Principal Civil Engineer

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible working

structured CPD

professional membership support

bonuses

private healthcare

enhanced pension contributions

clear long term career development

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting a Principal Civil Engineer in Gloucester to lead delivery of high quality civil engineering projects. You will work with the Civil Engineering Director to oversee design delivery, quality management and commercial performance.

Projects include residential housing, care facilities, industrial sites, remediation schemes and renewables. You will mentor engineers and influence project outcomes and team direction.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least eight years UK experience in civil engineering design.
• Chartered or working toward accreditation.
• Confident using MicroDrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong communicator comfortable in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage, highways and civil infrastructure design to adoption standards.
• Manage project quality, accuracy and commercial performance.
• Oversee detailed design outputs, reports and technical submissions.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support bids, proposals and ongoing business development activity.

Skills

Client engagement

Technical leadership

Mentoring/coaching

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Location: Gloucester

Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP65,000 plus benefits

I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy in Gloucester, taking a leading role in the delivery of high quality civil engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer who enjoys technical leadership, client engagement and having genuine influence over project outcomes and team direction.

This Principal Civil Engineer role involves working closely with the Civil Engineering Director to oversee design delivery, quality management and commercial performance across a varied project portfolio. Projects include residential housing, care facilities, industrial sites, remediation schemes and renewable energy developments. You will take ownership of technical delivery while supporting client relationships and helping develop engineers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of drainage, highways and civil infrastructure design to adoption standards
• Manage project quality, accuracy and commercial performance
• Oversee detailed design outputs, reports and technical submissions
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to engineers and technicians
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support bids, proposals and ongoing business development activity

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• At least eight years UK experience in civil engineering design
• Chartered or experienced and working toward professional accreditation
• Confident using MicroDrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Strong communicator comfortable in client:facing roles

Why Apply

The salary on offer is GBP55,000 : GBP65,000 plus benefits.

• flexible working
• structured CPD
• professional membership support
• bonuses
• private healthcare
• enhanced pension contributions
• clear long term career development

Eligibility

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