Principal Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London seeks a Principal Civil Engineer to lead various engineering projects. The role focuses on technical excellence and mentorship, ensuring innovative solutions while developing the capabilities within a growing team. This position offers the chance to shape the future of varied infrastructure projects while promoting sustainability.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Life assurance scheme

Holiday buy back scheme

Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Professional development plan

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years post-chartership experience.
• Experience leading project teams in civil engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge in drainage and earthworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design delivery for major projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their professional development.
• Manage project budgets and deliver sustainable engineering solutions.

Skills

Technical expertise in civil engineering design

Leadership qualities

Stakeholder engagement skills

Budget management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE)

Job description

We have an opening for a Principal Civil Engineering position that will provide you the opportunity to work on a variety of projects across multiple sectors, as part of an enthusiastic and committed team of engineers and technicians. Our client has nearly 15 European offices, over 1000 talented employees who dominate in the aviation, defence, highways, life sciences and industry, nuclear, power, public, and rail sectors.

You will be responsible for leading civil engineering design delivery across multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and quality assurance. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and develop engineers while also engaging directly with clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.

You’ll be working across diverse projects, you will be responsible for delivering civil designs, ensuring technical excellence, and mentoring junior team members. You will have the opportunity to develop infrastructure capabilities within a dynamic and growing team.

You will also contribute to the wider development of the Civil & Structural department and support the implementation of best practices in design and project delivery.

What’s on offer

• Company car or cash allowance
• Life assurance scheme
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development plan

The role

• Manage complex civil engineering designs, and contribute to the continued success of the department.
• Lead civil engineering design delivery for major projects, ensuring technical, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Manage and mentor junior and senior engineers, supporting their professional development.
• Provide technical leadership in areas such as drainage, earthworks, flood risk assessment, site investigations, and highways.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, CDM regulations, and best practice in health and safety.
• Develop project budgets, control change, and provide regular progress updates to senior leadership.
• Promote innovation and sustainability in civil engineering solutions.

What you need to succeed

• To be a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE), with at least 2-4 years post-chartership experience.
• Strong technical expertise in civil engineering design, including drainage, earthworks, flood risk, and minor roads/bridges.
• Experience leading project teams and managing engineering delivery across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to manage budgets, control change, and ensure project profitability.
• High levels of commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and developing engineers.
• Experience working across multiple sectors in multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligible for SC clearance and holds a full UK driving licence.