Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join a leading consultancy in Ringwood, Hampshire. The role focuses on technical ownership, development infrastructure and leading highway, drainage and external works projects across the UK.

You will work from the Ringwood office with a regional team, delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes. The package includes £60,000-£75,000 plus benefits and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience delivering development infrastructure projects.
• Chartered or progressing toward accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review highways, drainage and external works designs.
• Deliver S38, S278, S104 and S98 schemes through approval and construction.
• Produce drainage strategies, SuDS and pumping station designs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage technical risk.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and contractors.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and drive technical quality.

Skills

Highways design

Drainage design

S38/S278/S104/S98 schemes

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Client/authority liaison

Mentoring

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Ringwood, Hampshire
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 plus benefits
Hybrid working available

I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a leading consultancy based in Ringwood. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer who wants real influence, technical ownership and the chance to shape projects and standards rather than being one of many in a large corporate structure.

This Principal Civil Engineer role is anchored to the Ringwood office, working closely with a strong regional team while supporting major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. Projects are client-led and national in nature, offering variety and technical challenge alongside a sensible hybrid working balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review highways, drainage and external works designs
• Deliver S38, S278, S104 and S98 schemes through approval and construction
• Produce and review drainage strategies, SuDS and pumping station designs
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage technical risk
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and contractors
• Mentor engineers and technicians and drive technical quality across teams

About You

• Degree or HNC qualified in Civil Engineering
• Strong experience delivering development infrastructure projects
• Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
• Chartered or clearly progressing toward professional accreditation
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills

Why Apply

This Principal Civil Engineer position offers influence, responsibility and long term progression. The salary on offer is £60,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, flexibility and the opportunity to shape high-profile development projects within a supportive consultancy environment.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.