Principal Civil Engineer

Nub News; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Matched pension up to 4.5%

Job summary

RGB Recruitment is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for the Longbridge office in Birmingham. You will lead the design and delivery of infrastructure for residential and commercial developments, mentoring staff and managing client relations.

You will review designs and ensure compliance with relevant agreements, while driving business development and team growth in the Midlands.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Infrastructure design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

WinDes

Job description

WhereWarwickWhatEngineeringTypePermanentSalary60000 AnnualFor more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB RecruitmentPrincipal Civil Engineer - Longbridge, BirminghamSalary: £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 CompanyWith nearly 40 years of industry experience, this respected consultancy has built a strong reputation across:Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringGeo-Environmental ServicesTransport PlanningAs 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 RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesLead 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 ForSignificant 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 officeFor any further information, click apply or contact Jason at RGB Recruitment