Principal Civil Engineer

GirlingJones; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Gloucester seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to oversee technical delivery and design quality across multiple civil engineering projects. This role involves hands-on design work, managing commercial performance, and supporting junior staff while ensuring compliance with regulations. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working arrangements

Professional membership fees paid

Accredited ICE mentorship

CPD funding

Performance-related bonuses

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ post-graduate experience required.
• Experience in client management or marketing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design quality and ensure engineering accuracy across multiple projects.
• Manage the commercial performance of projects under their portfolio.
• Support and guide junior staff within the design team.

Skills

Drainage Design

Highways Design

Civil Infrastructure Design

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

A vacancy is available for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a multidisciplinary consultancy in Gloucester. The role involves overseeing the technical delivery of a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring design quality, and managing commercial performance. The successful candidate will also provide hands-on technical input and report directly to the Civil Engineering Director.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design quality and ensure engineering accuracy across multiple projects
• Manage the commercial performance of projects under their portfolio
• Support and guide junior staff within the design team
• Undertake civil engineering design work and prepare associated reports
• Engage with clients and ensure strong working relationships are maintained
• Ensure compliance with highway and water utility adoption procedures

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of eight years’ post-graduate experience
• Chartered or with equivalent professional experience
• Competent in drainage, highways, and civil infrastructure design
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office
• UK driving licence required
• Experience in client management or marketing would be beneficial

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Modern open-plan office with free parking
• Professional membership fees paid
• Accredited ICE mentorship and support for other professional development
• CPD funding and structured career progression
• Performance-related bonuses
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Access to financial adviser
• Free travel insurance for employees and immediate family
• Private health insurance for employees and dependants (up to age 25)
• Cycle-to-work scheme and childcare vouchers
• Free eye tests and office refreshments
• Company-funded social events and Christmas celebrations
• Gympass membership

The Company

This civil and structural engineering consultancy delivers projects throughout the UK, with a focus on South Wales and the West of England. Key sectors include commercial and social housing, care homes, renewable energy, industrial developments, and remediation. The business is also working on expanding its work in the rail sector.

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