Principal Civil Engineer (Roads and Drainage)

Black and White Engineering; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure design firm in London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead the delivery of complex civil engineering projects. This role involves overseeing specifications, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has strong civil design skills and experience in multidisciplinary teams. You will work on sustainable infrastructure and various development types. Excellent benefits offered, including a discretionary bonus and professional development support.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Discretionary annual profit-related bonus

7% matched pension contribution

Private healthcare

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil and structural design with experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ideally a member of MCIBSE or MIET.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international standards.
• Deliver work across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers for coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers to promote technical excellence.
• Manage budgets and change control.

Skills

Civil and structural design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

BSc/BEng or HND/HNC

Chartered status or progress toward chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

NES

Cymap

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of infrastructure with Black & White Engineering. At Black & White Engineering, we don’t just design infrastructure — we redefine what’s possible. We’re seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our London team and lead the delivery of complex and high-impact civil engineering projects across the built environment. This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on design challenges and innovation in roads and drainage systems. You’ll be at the forefront of sustainable infrastructure, applying engineering principles to deliver resilient, efficient, and buildable solutions.

As a technical leader, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept to completion, overseeing specifications, drawings, and contract documentation. You’ll ensure compliance with UK and international standards, integrating SuDS, highway design, and below-ground infrastructure into multidisciplinary designs. Your work will span commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from concept to completion, overseeing specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international standards; integrate SuDS, highway design, and below-ground infrastructure into multidisciplinary designs.
• Deliver work across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and MEP teams for coordination and delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting technical excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, change control, and programme accuracy to achieve client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in civil and structural design with experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, NES, Cymap, and Microsoft Office.
• Educational background: BSc/BEng or HND/HNC.
• Ideally a member of MCIBSE or MIET; Chartered status or progress toward chartership is desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (option to purchase 5 extra days through salary sacrifice)
• Discretionary annual profit-related bonus (normally between 6% and 10%, based on company performance)
• 7% matched pension contribution
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• 4x Life insurance
• Payment protection scheme (75% of salary paid for up to 3 years if in long-term sickness absence)
• Professional development support (accredited courses, lunch & learn sessions)
• Global Reach, Local Impact: Work on flagship projects across Europe while being part of a close-knit UK team supported by our international design centre.

Ready to engineer the extraordinary? Apply today and help us build smarter, more resilient infrastructure for tomorrow.