Principal Civil Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in Tewkesbury is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure design for diverse projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of UK consultancy experience, specializing in drainage and infrastructure design, and will manage project teams while preparing technical reports. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000, various benefits including a bonus scheme, and a clear path for progression to Associate level.

Benefits

Paid membership fees

Flexible benefits package

25 days holiday + BH

Bonus scheme based on performance

Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee

Enhanced family policies

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer with 7+ years UK consultancy experience.
• Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experienced in preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design for various developments.
• Manage and support project teams by providing mentoring.
• Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments.

Skills

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Client communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage

Civils 3D

Job description

Position: Principal Civil Engineer – Gloucester.

Salary: up to £60,000.

An established and growing civil & structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Civil Engineer with strong drainage and infrastructure design expertise to join their Gloucester office and work across diverse sectors in a supportive environment with great opportunity to fast‑track to an Associate role.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership‑focused engineering role within a highly regarded, mid‑sized consultancy delivering award‑winning, sustainable, and technically complex projects across the South West working on landmark developments, from major urban regeneration and residential master‑plans to bespoke retail, commercial, education and leisure projects.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000
• Paid membership fees
• Great career opportunity to progress to Associate level
• Flexible benefits package
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Bonus scheme (based on company and personal performance)
• Pension: 5% employer / 3% employee
• Enhanced family policies

Job Overview

• Lead and deliver civil infrastructure design for a variety of private and public developments
• Manage and support a project team (apprentices through to engineers), providing mentoring and design guidance
• Prepare technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, Utilities Assessments and Service Strategy Reports
• Produce and review technical drawings from concept through to construction
• Liaise directly with clients, stakeholders and approving bodies
• Attend project and site meetings, lead design reviews, and contribute to planning and technical submissions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, to new business development

Job Requirements

• Degree‑qualified Civil Engineer with 7+ years UK consultancy experience
• Strong background in drainage and infrastructure design
• Experienced in preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements and Reports
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and ideally Civils 3D or other ground modelling tools
• Some experience in vehicle swept path analysis (AutoTrack or similar)
• Strong client‑facing communication and project management skills
• Commercially aware, positive and solutions‑driven
• Chartership (CEng/ICE) is desirable but not essential – full support is available