Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead major water and wastewater projects from Tamworth. You will act as the technical authority, guiding multidisciplinary teams and interacting with clients to ensure delivery from feasibility through construction support.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, around 10 years' UK water experience, and strong leadership. You will mentor engineers and contribute to business growth in a fast-growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Civil Engineering degree and chartered status with ICE/IStructE/CIWEM or equivalent.
• Around 10 years' UK water sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of non-infrastructure project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee RC design, foundations and civil works.
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Manage budgets, programmes and resource planning.
• Support proposals, bids and business development activities.
• Promote quality assurance and health & safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

TEDDS

STAAD

Tekla

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Tamworth

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking to lead major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy where your technical input genuinely shapes delivery? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Tamworth offers strategic responsibility, technical leadership and long-term progression within an ambitious and collaborative business.

A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects across the UK. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will act as a technical authority across multidisciplinary schemes, working closely with clients, stakeholders and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery from feasibility through to construction support.

The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee technical governance, mentor engineers and support business growth while driving quality and innovation across the civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role suits someone who enjoys leadership, project ownership and helping shape a growing consultancy environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects
• Oversee RC design, foundations and associated civil works
• Review and approve technical reports, drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams
• Undertake site visits, inspections and construction support activities
• Mentor and develop senior and junior engineers
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resource planning
• Support proposals, bids and business development activities
• Promote quality assurance, health and safety and continuous improvement

Candidate requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status with ICE, IStructE, CIWEM or similar
• Around 10 years' experience within the UK water sector
• Strong technical understanding of non-infrastructure project delivery
• Experience using tools such as TEDDS, STAAD, Tekla or AutoCAD
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Why apply

This Principal Civil Engineer role offers the opportunity to join a fast-growing consultancy where progression, flexibility and employee wellbeing are genuine priorities. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside bonus, pension, life insurance, flexible working, professional membership support and strong leadership development opportunities.

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