Principal Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Turves Green; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Autonomy on projects

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is assisting a Midlands-based multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Principal Civil Engineer for their Longbridge office in Birmingham. The role leads a growing civil engineering team, owns infrastructure schemes and shapes the office's future direction.

The ideal candidate will have significant civil infrastructure experience, strong leadership and client relationship skills, plus proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and WinDes. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of highways and drainage design, including relevant Section Agreements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WinDes (or equivalent design software).
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential and commercial developments.
• Mentor and support engineers and technicians, encouraging technical development and best practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Prepare, review and approve technical designs, reports, drawings and calculations.
• Ensure projects comply with Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and Section 185 agreements.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting the growth of the Birmingham office.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the Civil Engineering team.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design

Project leadership

Client relationships

Highways and drainage design

Design software proficiency

Communication skills

Chartered status (advantageous)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WinDes

Job description

This full time Principal Civil Engineer position in Longbridge offers £50,000 to £60,000 annually, depending on experience. The successful candidate will lead a growing civil engineering team, take ownership of infrastructure schemes, and help expand a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy across the Midlands. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and building client relationships. Applicants should hold strong technical design knowledge, proven leadership abilities, and experience within a consultancy setting. Working closely with the Longbridge office, the appointee will shape its future direction. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commercial awareness, effective communication, and a track record of successful project management.

Principal Civil Engineer - Longbridge, Birmingham Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum (DOE) Lead the growth of a thriving Civil Engineering team in Longbridge.

Are you an experienced Principal Civil Engineer looking for the opportunity to take ownership, lead projects, and help grow a successful Birmingham team? This is an exciting chance to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy at a pivotal stage of expansion in the Midlands. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the Longbridge office, leading the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and building strong client relationships.

About the Company

With nearly 40 years of industry experience, this respected consultancy has built a strong reputation across: Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Geo-Environmental Services Transport Planning

As investment continues across the Midlands, the Longbridge office is expanding its Civil Engineering capability, creating an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer to make a genuine impact.

The Role

As Principal Civil Engineer, you'll combine technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing projects from concept through to completion while supporting the continued growth of the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential and commercial developments.
• Mentor and support engineers and technicians, encouraging technical development and best practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
• Prepare, review and approve technical designs, reports, drawings and calculations.
• Ensure projects comply with Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and Section 185 agreements.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting the growth of the Birmingham office.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the Civil Engineering team.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in civil infrastructure design, particularly within residential development.
• Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of highways and drainage design, including relevant Section Agreements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WinDes (or equivalent design software).
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £50,000-£60,000 salary depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Matched pension contributions up to 4.5%.
• Opportunity to lead your own projects with genuine autonomy.
• Clear career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Be part of an ambitious team driving the expansion of the Longbridge office.