Principal Geo Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Performance-related bonus

Income protection

Cycle to Work

30 days annual leave including public;

Option to purchase up to 5 additional

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in London seeks an experienced Principal Engineer to lead major infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership and contribute to business growth. You will oversee delivery from concept to completion, ensure high technical standards, and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires chartered status, CRE experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience acting as a CRE or similar responsible engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, planning and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs, drawings and reports.
• Provide technical leadership and approval for complex solutions.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and best practice.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development, proposals and client engagement.
• Mentor engineers and staff; monitor performance and profitability.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and professional forums.

Skills

Infrastructure engineering

Leadership

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Prioritization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Master's in Civil/Structural Eng

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

CRE / equivalent experience

Tools

NEC4 contracts

PTS Sentinel Track

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Principal Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. This senior position offers the chance to lead major infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in business development and team growth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery from concept through to completion, ensuring high technical standards, strong client relationships, and successful commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Provide technical leadership and approval for complex engineering solutions.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff.
• Monitor project performance, financial delivery, and profitability.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, industry events, and professional forums.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional accreditation).
• Demonstrable experience acting as a Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE) or in a comparable role.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong technical expertise in infrastructure engineering.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with project managers, contractors, consultants, and clients.

Experience

• Typically 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Successful track record of leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project budgets.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Sentinel Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits, overnight stays, and weekend work where project requirements demand.
• 30 days annual leave including public holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Income protection.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

If you’re looking to progress your career in geotechnical engineering, we’d be keen to hear from you.

This is a permanent role.

Principal Geo Environmental Consultant London