Principal Civil Engineer

Black & White Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & White Engineering seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering design and delivery on international developments. You will mentor teams, influence project strategies, and own major packages across global projects, shaping infrastructure for mission-critical facilities.

The role offers opportunities to engage with clients, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and drive technical excellence while contributing to the growth of the Civil Engineering capability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status

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.
• Project Influence – Shape infrastructure solutions on high-profile developments.
• 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.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure projects.
• 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.