Principal Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected infrastructure consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer specializing in highways and drainage. This hybrid role involves managing projects related to flood risk and drainage strategies while fostering client relationships to drive business growth. The company offers a collaborative environment with career development opportunities, ideal for motivated engineers looking for both technical challenges and business leadership.

Benefits

Structured career development and progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways and drainage civil engineering.
• Ability to win new business and develop client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of planning and drainage policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects involving flood risk assessments and drainage strategies.
• Develop client relationships and secure new work.
• Impact company growth directly.

Skills

Flood risk assessments

Drainage strategies

Client relationship development

Proficiency in WinDES

Education

Relevant Civil Engineering degree

CEng (MICE or CIWEM)

Tools

WinDES

Civil 3D

PDS

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Principal Civil Engineer, Highways and Drainage, COR7241

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step into a Principal-level role?If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

As the Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll manage and deliver projects involving flood risk assessments, drainage strategies, and the design of flood alleviation and surface water management schemes. You’ll also be responsible for developing client relationships and helping to secure new work, making a direct impact on the company’s growth.

Proficiency in WinDES is essential, with Civil 3D or PDS highly desirable for highways design.

The Company

The Principal Civil Engineer will be joining a respected infrastructure consultancy known for delivering innovative and sustainable design solutions across a broad client base. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment with progression opportunities that rewards hard work and innovative thinking.

The role is hybrid remote, with 2-3 days per week from their Bristol offices.

Some of the benefits on offer include:

• Structured career development and progression

What’s Required?

The ideal candidate for this Principal Civil Engineer role will have:

• Extensive experience in highways and drainage civil engineering, with a proven consultancy background
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and win new business
• Strong knowledge of flood risk assessments, SuDS, drainage strategies and familiarity with current planning and drainage policy/guidance
• Proficiency with WinDES, and working knowledge of Civil 3D or PDS
• A relevant Civil Engineering degree, with CEng (MICE or CIWEM)

If you’re looking for a role that offers both technical challenges and business leadership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.

So What’s Next?

If you're a skilled Civil Engineer ready to take on a Principal role—apply today for immediate consideration!

Principal Civil Engineer, Highways and Drainage, COR7241

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