Principal Civil Engineer – Infrastructure Leadership

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in London to oversee project delivery and mentor junior engineers. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in UK civil engineering design and strong client-facing skills. Competitive salary between £55,000 and £62,000 along with flexible working options and benefits including professional membership fees and annual bonus are on offer.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid/flexible working options

28 days annual leave + public holidays

£250/year toward home working setup

Professional membership fees paid

Company mobile phone

£100/year toward bicycle maintenance

Access to a Life Coach & Wellbeing Practitioner

Annual company weekend retreat

Pension scheme

Structured career progression and CPD support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in UK civil engineering design.
• Proven leadership on development infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing skills and project coordination ability.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project delivery and mentoring junior engineers.
• Leading design and delivery of infrastructure and drainage projects.
• Coordinating with stakeholders, local authorities, and clients.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Leadership

Client-facing skills

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage (WinDes)

Education

Chartered status with ICE

Tools

Civil 3D

PDS

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage (WinDes)

Job description

A leading civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in London to oversee project delivery and mentor junior engineers. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in UK civil engineering design and strong client-facing skills. Competitive salary between £55,000 and £62,000 along with flexible working options and benefits including professional membership fees and annual bonus are on offer.