Principal Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Rednal; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Career progression

Job summary

The Principal Civil Engineer role in Longbridge, Birmingham, is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of £50,000–£60,000. You will lead a growing civil engineering team, own infrastructure projects, mentor engineers and develop client relationships from the Longbridge office.

The role requires chartered or near-chartered status, strong leadership, design expertise and excellent communication. Hybrid working is offered, with opportunities to shape the Midlands practice and contribute to

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered civil engineer with proven leadership experience.
• Strong design and technical delivery capabilities for infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Mentor engineers and technicians to foster technical development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a technical advisor.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Support business development and growth of the Birmingham office.

Skills

Leadership

Design expertise

Communication

Client relationships

Highways and drainage design

Education

Chartered status or working towards Chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WinDes

Job description

This permanent Principal Civil Engineer role in Longbridge offers £50,000 to £60,000 annually, depending on experience. The successful candidate will lead a growing civil engineering team, taking ownership of infrastructure projects while mentoring colleagues and developing client relationships. Working full time from the Longbridge office, duties include overseeing project delivery, supporting the consultancy's expansion across the Midlands, and maintaining technical standards. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, design expertise, and communication abilities, with a track record of managing schemes within a consultancy setting. This position suits a chartered or near-chartered professional ready to shape a team's future direction.

For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment Principal Civil Engineer – Longbridge, Birmingham Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)

Lead the growth of a thriving Civil Engineering team in Longbridge. Are you an experienced Principal Civil Engineer looking for the opportunity to take ownership, lead projects, and help grow a successful Birmingham team£ This is an exciting chance to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy at a pivotal stage of expansion in the Midlands. You''ll play a key role in shaping the future of the Longbridge office, leading the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and building strong client relationships.

About the Company

With nearly 40 years of industry experience, this respected consultancy has built a strong reputation across:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Geo-Environmental Services
• Transport Planning

As investment continues across the Midlands, the Longbridge office is expanding its Civil Engineering capability, creating an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer to make a genuine impact.

The Role

As Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll combine technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing projects from concept through to completion while supporting the continued growth of the team.

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential and commercial developments.
• Mentor and support engineers and technicians, encouraging technical development and best practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Prepare, review and approve technical designs, reports, drawings and calculations.
• Ensure projects comply with Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and Section 185 agreements.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting the growth of the Birmingham office.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the Civil Engineering team.

What We''re Looking For

• Significant experience in civil infrastructure design, particularly within residential development.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of highways and drainage design, including relevant Section Agreements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WinDes (or equivalent design software).
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) would be advantageous.

What''s on Offer£

• £50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Matched pension contributions up to 4.5%.
• Opportunity to lead your own projects with genuine autonomy.
• Clear career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Be part of an ambitious team driving the expansion of the Longbridge office.