Principal Civil Engineer in HP1

Energy Jobline ZR; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer for a key role in Hemel Hempstead. You will lead diverse civil infrastructure projects, delivering drainage and highways designs while coordinating with clients and authorities.

The role requires 8+ years in UK practice, with strong FLOW and Civil 3D skills, and a track record of technical leadership and mentoring within a multidisciplinary consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience in a UK civil engineering design consultancy.
• Advanced proficiency in FLOW drainage modelling and Civil 3D is essential.
• Experience delivering UK civil engineering infrastructure designs, including drainage and highways.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
• Produce and review drainage strategies, external works designs and highways layouts.
• Undertake detailed drainage modelling using FLOW software and coordinate with Civil 3D.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other design professionals; provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure projects meet UK design standards, regulations and deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

ICE/Engineering accreditation (advantage)

Tools

FLOW drainage modelling

Civil 3D

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - The Role

An established and highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Hemel Hempstead. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial developments, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality civil engineering designs. The successful Principal Civil Engineer will join a collaborative consultancy environment, offering the opportunity to lead projects, support junior engineers and play a key role in the continued growth of their civil engineering team.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. Produce and review drainage strategies, external works designs and highways layouts. Undertake detailed drainage modelling using FLOW software. Utilise Civil 3D to develop and coordinate engineering designs. Liaise with clients, local authorities and other design professionals. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers. Ensure projects are delivered to relevant UK design standards, regulations and deadlines.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience working within a UK civil engineering design consultancy. Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Advanced proficiency in FLOW drainage modelling software and Civil 3D is essential. Strong experience delivering UK civil engineering infrastructure designs, including drainage and highways. Proven experience working in a similar multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. Thorough understanding of UK design standards, drainage regulations and approval processes. Excellent communication, technical leadership and project management skills. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE) would be advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive salary and car allowance. Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of development projects. Supportive and established multidisciplinary consultancy environment. Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Opportunity to take a leading role in delivering technically challenging projects.