Principal Civil Engineer

Black & White Engineering Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering Limited seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the development and delivery of civil engineering solutions on world-class projects. You will influence strategies, mentor teams and own major civil packages across international developments.

This role involves delivering infrastructure for mission-critical facilities while helping to shape the growth of our Civil Engineering capability and coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary teams across borders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Strong understanding of drainage, highways and external works design.
• Excellent technical review and leadership capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design and infrastructure strategies.
• Undertake technical reviews and QA activities.
• Manage project deliverables and design coordination.
• Work with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support planning, permitting and infrastructure requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Contribute to business growth and technical development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentorship

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status or working towards chartership

Job description

As the construction and infrastructure sectors continue to evolve, the role of Civil Engineering has never been more critical. Black & White Engineering is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the development and delivery of civil engineering solutions on some of the world’s most demanding and technically advanced projects.

This position offers the opportunity to influence project strategies, mentor engineering teams and take ownership of major civil engineering packages across international developments. You will play a key role in delivering infrastructure that supports mission-critical facilities while helping to shape the future growth of our Civil Engineering capability.

What’s in It For You

Technical Leadership – Lead complex civil engineering design and delivery activities.

Client Engagement – Build trusted relationships with key project stakeholders.

Mentorship Opportunities – Support and develop future engineering talent.

Global Growth – Work across projects spanning multiple countries and markets.

Career Progression – Join a business committed to developing technical leaders.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading civil engineering design and infrastructure strategies.
• Undertaking technical reviews and quality assurance activities.
• Managing project deliverables and design coordination.
• Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting planning, permitting and infrastructure requirements.
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Contributing to business growth and technical development initiatives.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Strong understanding of drainage, highways and external works design.
• Excellent technical review and leadership capability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Learning & Development

You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support.

Company Overview

Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines.

Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance.

As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.