Principal Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for their Portsmouth office. The role involves managing civil engineering design projects, focusing primarily on drainage systems and highway layouts. You will mentor junior staff and work closely with clients in both public and private sectors, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards. This position offers hybrid working and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Bonus scheme

Buy/sell holiday scheme

Payment of professional membership

CPD training / opportunities

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years' consultancy experience required.
• Experience in drainage design including SuDS.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and technical report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage drainage systems and highway layouts.
• Mentor and manage junior staff, overseeing performance and appraisals.
• Prepare technical reports and represent the company at meetings.

Skills

Drainage Design

Client Management

Technical Reporting

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Site 3D

Job description

Our client was founded nearly 30 years ago and is looking to expand their Portsmouth office. They are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join their infrastructure team. You can expect to work on both the public and private sectors, from development feasibility through to detailed highway design. Our clients include landowners, developers, house builders, local planning and highway authorities, and housing associations

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Private medical insurance
• Bonus scheme
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Payment of professional membership
• CPD training / opportunities
• Annual salary reviews

The role

• Work within a Civil Engineering design team responsible for the design of drainage systems, highway layouts, and S278/S38 schemes
• Drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, building regulations and the SuDS Manual
• On and off-site highway features, in accordance with the appropriate standards and codes e.g. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Manual for Streets
• Mentoring and training of junior staff
• Line management experience including undertaking of appraisals, identification of training and ensuring performance of junior team members

What you need to succeed

• A minimum of 5+ years' of consultancy experience
• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Drainage Design experience including SuDS
• Experienced user of InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, or MicroDrainage
• Experienced in the preparation of technical reports
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Site 3D or equivalent 3D software
• Civil Engineering project management experience including projects combining drainage, external works and highways elements
• Experience in client management, line management and preparation of fee proposals is desirable.
• Representing the company at in-person and virtual project meetings