Principal Civil Engineer

Skilled Careers Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to take a leading role in their Development Infrastructure team. You will guide project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with clients and project managers. Your expertise in drainage design, highways engineering, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) will be crucial in developing innovative solutions for varied projects. Strong technical leadership and project management skills are essential for ensuring quality in the work delivered.

Qualifications

• Expertise in drainage design and highways engineering.
• Experience in managing project teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Familiarity with current engineering standards and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Oversee production of engineering drawings and technical reports.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways engineering

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)

Project management

Technical leadership

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

I am recruiting for a skilled Principal Design Engineer to join a growing Development Infrastructure team in London. This is an opportunity to take a leading role within a respected, long-established consultancy known for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the UK.

As a technical lead, you will guide project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients, architects, and project managers. Your expertise in drainage design, highways engineering, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) will be central to shaping innovative, sustainable solutions for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects, including foul and surface water drainage, SuDS, and highway layouts.

Oversee production of engineering drawings, technical reports, and calculations.

Manage project teams and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Provide technical leadership, quality oversight, and coaching to junior engineers.

Ensure compliance with current standards (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, Sewers for Adoption, London SuDS guidance, etc.).

Support business development through client engagement and proposal preparation.