Principal Civil Engineer (CEng)

Kingdom & Partners

Nottingham

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Kingdom & Partners in the North West region seeks a Principal Civil Engineer (CEng) to lead technically and commercially with a strong client base and geo-structural design expertise.

You will act as technical authority, review complex civil and geo-structural solutions, and mentor engineers while helping to win and deliver projects across the North West and Midlands. The role is full-time with hybrid working.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Civil Engineer with CEng/MICE or equivalent.
  • Strong UK consultancy background with demonstrable client following.
  • Practical understanding of construction sequencing, risk, and delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Act as technical authority and reviewer for civil and geo-structural design.
  • Lead and sign off complex multi disciplinary engineering solutions.
  • Bring existing client relationships and actively generate new work.
  • Lead client meetings, fee proposals, and project strategy.
  • Apply practical construction experience to deliver buildable solutions.
  • Mentor senior and junior engineers.
  • Support wider business development and regional growth.

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE or equivalent)

Job description

North West / North West Midlands | Full-time | Hybrid

Principal Civil Engineer (CEng)

North West / North West Midlands | Full-time | Hybrid

  • January 16, 2026

Role overview

A senior leadership role for a Chartered Civil Engineer with a strong client base, geo-structural design expertise, and the credibility to lead technically and commercially.

Key responsibilities

  • Act as technical authority and reviewer for civil and geo-structural design
  • Lead and sign off complex multi disciplinary engineering solutions
  • Bring existing client relationships and actively generate new work
  • Lead client meetings,fee proposals, and project strategy
  • Apply practical construction experience to deliver buildable solutions
  • Mentor seniorand junior engineers
  • Support wider business development and regional growth

About you

  • Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE or equivalent)
  • Strong UK consultancy background with demonstrable client following
  • Practical understanding of construction sequencing, risk, and delivery
  • Confident in winning, leading, and retaining work
  • Optional – Ambition to progress intoAssociate Director level
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