Principal Civil Engineer

RSK Response; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on sustainable solutions is seeking a Principal Civil/Infrastructure Engineer in Birmingham. The role entails managing and delivering engineering projects, ensuring adherence to standards, and overseeing compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess strong experience in highway and drainage design, along with a relevant degree or HNC.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Flexible benefits including additional holidays

Childcare vouchers

Private healthcare

Regular training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a similar sector within consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and deliver designs for multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and ensure adherence to engineering strategies.
• Negotiate technical approval for adoptable works and ensure designs comply with current codes.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Hydraulic modelling

Ground modelling

External works levels design

Industry Codes of Practice

Health and Safety legislation

Education

Degree or HNC level education

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS/XP Site 3D

Microdrainage Windes/Flow

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Principal Civil/Infrastructure Engineer to join the team in Birmingham, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

RSK LDE Ltd was established in 2003, bringing together specialist design engineers to strengthen its in-house capabilities. It now boasts a highly experienced team of professional civil and structural engineers with extensive experience in assessment, design, and construction of major development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, lead, and deliver designs for multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and ensure adherence to engineering strategies.
• Negotiate technical approval for adoptable works (S104, S38, S278, etc.).
• Ensure designs comply with current Codes of Practice.
• Maintain effective communication with the design team and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of:
  • Highway design and ground modelling.
  • Drainage design and hydraulic modelling, including sustainable drainage systems.
  • External works levels design, including Part M.
  • Industry Codes of Practice and Health and Safety legislation.
• Software experience:
  • AutoCAD
  • PDS/XP Site 3D (or similar)
  • Microdrainage Windes/Flow (or similar)
  • Microsoft Office suite
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar sector within consultancy.
• Degree or HNC level education.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible benefits including additional holidays, childcare vouchers, and private healthcare
• Regular training and career development opportunities

The RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions, focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. We address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes flexibility, offering workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements to support our employees.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, including all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Our philosophy is to employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. We believe our success depends on our people and are dedicated to fostering a supportive, innovative, and growth-oriented environment.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us in building a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?