Principal Civil Engineer

Aztrum; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Gloucester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering projects across multiple sectors. The role includes producing and reviewing designs, mentoring, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and excellent benefits including professional development support and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme and private healthcare

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Funded professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil/infrastructure design within a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or working towards CEng (MICE) status.
• Strong technical knowledge of drainage, highways, and earthworks design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Prepare detailed designs for roads and external works.
• Liaise with stakeholders for project approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways design

Earthworks design

Communication skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

AutoTrack

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location : Gloucester

Salary : Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a well-established, multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a talented Principal Civil Engineer for their Gloucester office. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of development-led infrastructure projects and progress towards a Principal Engineer position within a growing and supportive team.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects across the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. You’ll be responsible for producing and reviewing designs, liaising with clients and local authorities, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Produce Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Service Reports.
• Design foul and surface water drainage systems and SuDS using MicroDrainage and Civil 3D.
• Prepare detailed designs for roads, earthworks, and external works using AutoCAD.
• Undertake vehicle swept path assessments using AutoTrack.
• Liaise with stakeholders to secure approvals (S104, S185, S278, S38).
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to support team development.
• Ensure project delivery to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.

About You

Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

5+ years’ experience in civil / infrastructure design within a consultancy environment.

Strong technical knowledge of drainage, highways, and earthworks design.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with sound commercial awareness.

Chartered or working towards CEng (MICE) status.

A proactive team leader who enjoys developing client relationships and supporting others.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• 25 days’ annual leave (with option to buy or sell days).
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and private healthcare plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Funded professional development and membership fees.
• Supportive, sociable, and inclusive working culture.