Principal Civil Engineer - Water & Drainage Leader (Hybrid)

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with expertise in drainage and highways design. The role offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working. Candidates should possess a UK degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Status with a recognized body. Join a team committed to innovative solutions and work-life balance.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design-based roles within UK consultancy or Local Authority settings.
• Demonstrated experience managing design teams and projects.
• Outstanding working knowledge of relevant Section Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage completion and submission of technical work across Water Sector projects.
• Produce, check, and submit reports and technical documents.
• Oversee project delivery, including scheduling and budgeting.
• Establish excellent relationships with clientele and stakeholders.

Skills

Drainage strategies and systems

Highways design

Communication skills

Project management

Civils 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Leadership

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with a recognized Professional Body

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Hades software packages

Job description

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with expertise in drainage and highways design. The role offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working. Candidates should possess a UK degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Status with a recognized body. Join a team committed to innovative solutions and work-life balance.