Principal Civil Engineer

First People Solutions; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm based in Manchester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead their civil engineering team. The successful candidate will have 8 years of experience in design engineering, a degree in civil engineering, and chartered status. This role involves overseeing diverse projects and mentoring junior engineers while enjoying flexible working options and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible/hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in design engineering.
• Strong technical and design capabilities.
• Experience in roads, earthworks, and drainage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil engineering team in Manchester.
• Oversee delivery of various projects.
• Drive business success through effective leadership.

Skills

Design engineering experience

Client interaction

Mentorship

Proficient with Civil 3D

Proficient with InfoDrainage

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Manchester

First People Solutions is recruiting for a leading multidisciplinary consulting engineer based in Manchester. Operating across the UK and Europe, the company is highly regarded for delivering complex, high‑profile projects across key sectors including life sciences, power & energy, transportation, and the public sector.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to take a pivotal leadership role within their Manchester office. You will lead and develop the civil engineering team, driving business success while overseeing the delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities and have broad experience across civil engineering disciplines such as earthworks, drainage, highways, and associated infrastructure works.

Your experience, background and approach to work will include:

• 8 years of experience working within a design engineering environment with strong technical and design capability
• Degree in civil engineering and chartered status (CEng)
• Skilled in the design of roads, earthworks and drainage infrastructure for development projects
• Proficient with Civil 3D and InfoDrainage software
• Confident working directly with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing, mentoring and supporting junior engineers

What's in it for you?

• Lead the delivery of major, high‑profile projects across multiple sectors
• Professional development opportunities and support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible/hybrid working options available

Please apply online for a confidential chat. First People Solutions have a number of roles in this sector, so if you’d like to discuss the wider market, we’d be happy to have a chat.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.