Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and manage teams delivering innovative design solutions for land development projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in civil engineering, with strong leadership and project management skills. You will also engage with clients and ensure project delivery meets quality and budget expectations. Experience with Civil 3D and drainage software is desirable.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in land development engineering with drainage and utilities.
• Chartered Engineer with a relevant professional institution.
• Strong Civil 3D expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in delivering civil engineering design solutions.
• Prepare project briefs and scopes of work.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Problem Solving

Civil 3D Expertise

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

The Job:

• Lead and manage teams delivering civil engineering design solutions for land development projects.
• Provide a broad understanding of utilities, drainage, and external works design, ensuring integration across disciplines.
• Prepare project briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to winning bids.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring quality assurance, budget control, and programme compliance.
• Act as a technical authority and mentor for junior and senior engineers.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and statutory providers to manage approvals and resolve conflicts.
• Drive innovation and best practice in design processes and digital engineering (Civil 3D, drainage modelling software desirable).

Desired Experience:

• Significant experience in land development engineering, including drainage, utilities, and external works.
• Strong Civil 3D expertise.
• Familiarity with drainage software (InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, or Causeway Flow) desirable but not essential.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional institution.
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical, proactive problem-solving approach with ability to deliver integrated design solutions.