Principal Civil Engineer: Highways & Infrastructure Lead

Anne Corder Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Structural Engineer in Wigan. The candidate will lead the design delivery for complex infrastructure projects, guiding project teams and ensuring high-quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing site appraisals and managing client relationships. Ideal applicants should have 7-10 years of experience, strong technical knowledge of drainage, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This full-time role offers competitive salary and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in civil engineering design within a consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to lead design delivery across infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of drainage strategy and approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex highways and drainage design packages.
• Oversee site appraisals and drainage feasibility studies.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring quality and commercial performance.

Skills

Civil engineering design experience

Drainage strategy

Highway design standards knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

AutoCAD proficiency

Causeway PDS proficiency

Causeway Flow proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway PDS

Causeway Flow

Job description

A civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Structural Engineer in Wigan. The candidate will lead the design delivery for complex infrastructure projects, guiding project teams and ensuring high-quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing site appraisals and managing client relationships. Ideal applicants should have 7-10 years of experience, strong technical knowledge of drainage, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This full-time role offers competitive salary and progression opportunities.