Principal Engineer in Stansted Mountfitchet

Energy Jobline ZR; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Civil Engineer (Senior/Principal) to lead infrastructure and drainage design for mixed-use developments near Stansted. You will mentor junior staff, manage client relations and secure regulatory approvals across Section 38, 104 and 278.

You’ll bring UK consultancy experience, strong highway and SuDS expertise, and be ready to lead projects while coordinating with local authorities and utility partners.

Qualifications

• Proven civil engineering design experience in a UK consultancy.
• Strong technical background in highway design and SuDS.
• Experience securing Section 38, 104 and 278 approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design and delivery of infrastructure schemes for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Produce and oversee highways design, junction layouts and earthworks modelling.
• Deliver surface water and foul drainage designs with SuDS.
• Prepare and manage Section 38, 104 and 278 adoption agreements and technical approvals.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians within the team.
• Act as principal client and stakeholder contact at meetings and site visits.
• Coordinate with authorities, water companies and planners to secure sign-offs.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Highway design

Drainage design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Stakeholder management

Client meetings

Education

Chartered status advantageous (ICE/CIHT)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Job description

Job Description

We are currently working on behalf of an established and respected civil engineering consultancy seeking an ambitious Civil Engineer at either Senior or Principal level to join their technical team based near Stansted.

This is a pivotal role within a growing consultancy where you will lead structural and civil engineering design projects, mentor junior engineering staff and act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors and local authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed design and delivery of infrastructure schemes, including residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.
• Produce and oversee highways design, junction layouts and cut-and-fill earthworks modelling.
• Deliver surface water and foul drainage designs, incorporating SuDS in line with lead local flood authority requirements.
• Prepare and manage Section 38, Section 104 and Section 278 adoption agreements and technical approvals.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians within the design team.
• Act as the key client and stakeholder contact, attending project meetings, site visits and design reviews.
• Coordinate closely with local authorities, water companies, planners and external design disciplines to secure technical sign-offs.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proven civil engineering design experience gained within a UK engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong technical background across highway design, foul and surface water drainage and SuDS design.
• Demonstrable experience securing Section 38, 104 and 278 technical approvals.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to lead client meetings.
• Working towards or holding Chartered / Incorporated status (ICE or CIHT) is advantageous.