Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects across highways and drainage. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, with experience in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage. This role offers flexible working from various locations and opportunities for professional growth. An exciting chance to work on major national infrastructure projects awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

Outstanding progression

Professional development

Opportunity to work on major national infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Chartered status or a desire to achieve it is highly desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design and delivery of infrastructure projects across highways, drainage and external works.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Education

HND/HNC or degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal Civil Engineer – Ringwood, Hampshire. An exciting opportunity for experienced Civil Engineers to take on Principal or Senior level roles within a leading UK consultancy delivering large-scale residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. You will design and deliver infrastructure projects across highways, drainage and external works on prestigious sites.

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead complex design and delivery, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior team members who will be designing and managing highways (S38/S278), drainage systems (S104/S98), SUDS, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards.

Applicants should hold an HND/HNC or degree in Civil Engineering, with experience in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage). Chartered status or a desire to achieve it is highly desirable.

Offering hybrid and flexible working from Birmingham, Bristol or Ringwood offices, this role provides outstanding progression, professional development and the opportunity to work on major national infrastructure projects.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years" recruitment experience

Job Info

• Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Southampton, Hampshire
• Posted: Oct 10th 2025
• Closes:
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design and delivery of infrastructure projects across highways, drainage and external works.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Design and manage highways (S38/S278), drainage systems (S104/S98), SUDS, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered status or active pursuit is highly desirable.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage).

Benefits & Location

Hybrid and flexible working from Birmingham, Bristol or Ringwood offices; progression and professional development; opportunity to work on major national infrastructure projects.

Note: This description reflects the information provided by Penguin Recruitment for the advertised position.