Principal Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Leeds. The role involves leading project design delivery, managing teams, and collaborating on high-profile infrastructure projects. Candidates must be Chartered Engineers with a strong background in civil engineering, digital design tools, and compliance with UK standards. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a competitive pension scheme and flexible leave options.

Benefits

Competitive employer-matched pension scheme

Flexible annual leave options

Medical and dental cover

Wellbeing and digital health support

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Season ticket loan

Gym and lifestyle discounts

Options for charitable giving

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent).
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary project design delivery.
• Excellent technical knowledge of utilities, earthworks, and access design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team on civil engineering designs.
• Develop technical briefs and support bid activities.
• Manage project programmes and budgets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with design codes and standards.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Strong project design leadership

Technical knowledge of external works design

Proficient in digital design tools

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoWater

Causeway Flow

InfoWorks

Job description

Overview

Job ref: BBBH4288_1764325579

Published: about 1 hour ago

Principal Civil Engineer - Leeds

Leading UK Infrastructure & Built-Environment Projects

A well-established, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join its expanding team in Leeds. This organisation delivers major, transformational programmes across the UK and internationally, supporting projects within sectors such as aviation, defence, energy, water, education, and urban development.

In this role, you'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive environment where technical excellence is at the heart of every project. You will play a key part in shaping high-profile infrastructure schemes from concept through to delivery, working closely with national and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team delivering high-quality civil engineering design across a range of complex projects.
• Develop technical briefs, scopes of work and support bid and proposal activity.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources, ensuring work is delivered to key milestones.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various offices to produce integrated, technically robust solutions.
• Uphold quality assurance processes and compliance with relevant design codes and standards.

About You

• Chartered Civil Engineer (or equivalent).
• Strong background in leading project design delivery, ideally within multidisciplinary environments.
• Excellent technical knowledge of external works design, including utilities, earthworks, paved / unpaved surfaces, access, accessibility and construction logistics.
• Proficient in digital design and analysis tools such as MicroDrainage, InfoWater, Causeway Flow, InfoWorks or similar, with a solid understanding of current UK standards and best practice.

Benefits & Rewards

The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, work-life balance and long-term financial security. This typically includes :

• Competitive employer-matched pension scheme
• Flexible annual leave options
• Medical and dental cover
• Wellbeing and digital health support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Gym and lifestyle discounts
• Options for charitable giving