Principal Civil Engineer | Manchester

Strata Construction Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of large civil engineering projects. The role involves managing project teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and maintaining client satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered status, along with strong knowledge of design codes and a proven track record in delivering complex projects. The company offers competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible/hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current civil and structural design codes and standards.
• Experience with CDM regulations and health & safety compliance.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering designs across major projects.
• Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems.
• Manage resources, skills, and project teams effectively.
• Oversee civil and structural design elements.
• Implement change and innovation as directed by senior leadership.
• Maintain client satisfaction through successful project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Health & safety compliance

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE/MIStructE)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their busy Manchester office. Reporting to the Associate Director/Associate Engineer, you will lead large civil project teams or oversee multiple smaller teams, ensuring projects are delivered to cost, schedule, and quality criteria. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong technical expertise and the ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams across diverse engineering challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering designs across major projects.

• Ensure compliance with business quality and management systems.

• Manage resources, skills, and project teams effectively.

• Oversee civil and structural design elements including earthworks, drainage, highways, foundations, and external works.

• Implement change and innovation as directed by senior leadership.

• Maintain client satisfaction through successful project delivery.

Essential skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer (CEng MICE/MIStructE).

• Strong knowledge of current civil and structural design codes and standards.

• Experience with CDM regulations and health & safety compliance.

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects across sectors such as nuclear, defence, rail, highways, and life sciences.

• Ability to work within integrated, multi-discipline design teams.

Why join?

At our client, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment delivering high-profile projects across multiple sectors:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible/hybrid working options.

• Professional development opportunities and support towards Chartership.

• A friendly, accessible office environment with excellent transport links.