Principal Civil Engineer

DCS Engineering; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of Delivery to lead multi-disciplinary project teams on major infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of projects from feasibility through to design and construction while managing stakeholder relationships and mentoring junior staff. This includes a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent).
• Strong project leadership experience in civil infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of UK codes and standards (DMRB, SuDS, Sewers for Adoption, CDM).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams on major infrastructure projects.
• Deliver projects from feasibility to detailed design and construction.
• Provide technical direction and ensure best practices and compliance.
• Act as client liaison – manage stakeholder relationships and regulatory approvals.
• Contribute to business development via proposals and presentations.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Civil engineering standards

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent)

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

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Head of Delivery for DCS Engineering & Technology

Competitive salary + excellent Benefits

️ What you’ll be doing

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams on major infrastructure projects

• Deliver projects from feasibility to detailed design and construction

• Provide technical direction and ensure best practices and compliance

• Act as client liaison – manage stakeholder relationships and regulatory approvals

• Contribute to business development via proposals and presentations

• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians

What you’ll need to be successful

• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent)

• Strong project leadership experience in civil infrastructure.

• Solid understanding of UK codes and standards (DMRB, SuDS, Sewers for Adoption, CDM)

• Proficiency in design tools such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or similar

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Previous experience in a consultancy environment is desirable

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Industry competitive salary

• Benefits: Pension, annual leave, wellbeing support and more!

• Career Development: Supportive environment with opportunities to expand your technical and commercial skills.

Ready to shape the future of UK infrastructure? Apply now via LinkedIn quick apply or reach out to the DCS Engineering team for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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