Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Fareham is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to take on technical leadership of projects and mentor junior engineers. The role involves overseeing drainage, SuDS, and highways schemes, managing client relationships, and ensuring project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, over 5 years of UK consultancy experience, and expertise in design software. You must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ UK consultancy experience.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from concept through to delivery.
• Manage S278 and S38 submissions and technical approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.

Skills

Strong drainage and SuDS design expertise

Proficiency in AutoCAD and drainage design software

Strong communication and leadership skills

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER

Fareham, Hampshire

New year, new job. Are you a Principal Civil Engineer ready to take technical leadership of development projects and play a key role in shaping a growing consultancy in Fareham? This is a strong opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who enjoys leading design, mentoring engineers and influencing project delivery.

You will be joining a respected civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering residential and commercial development projects across the South Coast. This Principal Civil Engineer role offers hands‑on involvement in highways, drainage and SuDS design, alongside responsibility for client relationships, team development and project performance.

The role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead civil engineering projects from concept through to delivery while supporting the growth of the team.

• Leading the design and delivery of drainage, SuDS and highways schemes
• Managing S278 and S38 submissions and technical approvals
• Preparing technical reports and Flood Risk Assessments
• Managing project resources, budgets and programmes
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, architects and local authorities
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their technical development
• Contributing to fee proposals and business development activity

About you

This role suits an experienced Principal Civil Engineer ready to lead.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• At least 5 years’ UK consultancy experience
• Strong drainage and SuDS design expertise
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and drainage design software
• Experience managing projects and client relationships
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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.