Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer

RGB London; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join their Woking office. You'll be involved in drainage and highways design, preparing technical reports, and coordinating with clients. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. This role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Tailored professional development program

On site free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Active social calendar

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in UK-based development infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards.
• Proven experience with S38, S278, and S104 design processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports.
• Design drainage and highway infrastructure.
• Support junior staff and review project outputs.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessments

Drainage Strategy reports

Highways design

Technical assessments

Client coordination

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

Overview

Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Woking
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
Start Date: October/November 2025

Join a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy as a Principal Civil Engineer in their Woking office. With eight offices across the UK, this consultancy specialises in transportation, civil engineering, and environmental projects, and is currently expanding its civils team to support a growing pipeline of development work. You’ll become part of a close-knit team of 12 civil engineers in Woking, working collaboratively with colleagues across the company. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of development planning projects, including residential, commercial, school schemes, and community parks.

The Role

Your work will be (50/50) drainage and highways design. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy reports
• Designing drainage and highway infrastructure to support S104, S38, and S278 applications
• Undertaking technical assessments for new developments
• Producing and reviewing designs using AutoCAD and Civils 3D
• Supporting junior staff by reviewing outputs, drawings, and reports
• Writing technical reports and liaising with clients and project managers to coordinate project delivery

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• A minimum of 5 years\' experience in UK-based development infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standards (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets, Sewers for Adoption, national planning policy)
• Proven experience with S38, S278, and S104 design processes
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage and/or Causeway Flow, along with AutoCAD and Civils 3D
• A full UK driving licence for site visits

What’s on Offer

• 3/2 hybrid working
• Tailored professional development program, including funding and mentorship toward chartership
• On site free parking
• Inclusive and supportive work environment with an active social calendar
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunities to collaborate across teams and gain exposure to transport planning projects
• Opportunity to join a friendly, ambitious consultancy with a solid project pipeline and real opportunities for career progression