Principal Civil Engineer

Skilled Careers Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join their Development Infrastructure team in London. This position involves leading the design and delivery of drainage and highway projects while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drainage design, highways engineering, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS). This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in various development projects.

Qualifications

• Expertise in drainage design and highways engineering is essential.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading projects is required.
• Familiarity with current standards related to infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of drainage and highway projects.
• Manage project teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards.

Skills

Drainage design

Highways engineering

Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)

Technical leadership

Team management

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.