Principal Civil Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead major civil infrastructure projects. The role offers autonomy, flexibility, and opportunities for personal development. You will provide expert consultation, technical leadership, and ensure compliance with standards while mentoring junior engineers. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Hybrid working

Roadmap for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in highway and drainage design and earthworks assessments.
• Chartered with ICE or equivalent body is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Job description

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Delivering projects – building a career you enjoy.

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact.

We're built on expertise, problem-solving, and a commitment to doing things properly – delivering real results, not just ticking boxes.

Brookbanks operates nationwide providing integrated consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, having a reputation of designing and delivering some of the most complex projects.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.

Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.

Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.

Personal development: we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development.

Hybrid and flexing working: we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.

Scale and scope: you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects.

As a Principal Civil Engineer…

You will be leading the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, providing expert consultation and technical leadership, and ensuring design and operational excellence in all civil engineering activities including:

• Highway design – preliminary and detailed (s38 / s278 Highways Act)
• Drainage design – strategic and detailed (s104 / s98 Water Act) both strategic and detailed
• Foul pumping stations, SUDS, flow control structures and balancing facilities
• Residential and commercial external works design including earthworks assessments
• Technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians within the team
• Overseeing project delivery from proposal to practical completion, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met
• Managing and cultivating client relationships and coordinating with stakeholders Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislation (e.g. CDM and UK Building Regulations)

What do we look for?

• Experience of highway and drainage design and earthworks assessments
• Technical leadership
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Qualifications: Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is desirable. Chartered with ICE or equivalent body is preferred.

Want to find out more?

To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent on [emailprotected]