Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead delivery of drainage, highways and civil infrastructure design to adoption standards. You will oversee quality, technical submissions and contribute to business development, while mentoring engineers.

The role involves client-facing responsibilities, collaboration with the Civil Engineering Director, and shaping project outcomes across a varied portfolio including housing, energy and renewables.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• At least eight years UK experience in civil engineering design.
• Chartered or working toward professional 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

Eight years UK experience in civil eng

Strong client-facing communication

Mentoring and leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working toward professional accreditation

Tools

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer
Location: Gloucester
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 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

This Principal Civil Engineer position offers influence, stability and progression. The salary on offer is £55,000 – £65,000 plus benefits, including flexible working, structured CPD, professional membership support, bonuses, private healthcare, enhanced pension contributions and clear long term career development.

Eligibility to Apply

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