Principal Civil Engineer

Skilled Careers Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing technical reports and engineering drawings while coordinating with project teams. Candidates should have a strong background in drainage design, highways engineering, and SuDS. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with engineering standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage design and highways engineering.
• Knowledge of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS).
• Ability to lead and mentor project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Oversee production of engineering drawings and reports.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with current engineering standards.
• Support business development through client engagement.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways engineering

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)

Project management

Mentoring

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.