Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

RGB Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Central London is seeking a Principal/Senior Civil Engineer with over 5 years of experience. This role involves leading a team and managing a diverse project portfolio in sectors like industrial, commercial, and healthcare. Strong technical skills in drainage and road design are essential. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and a clear career progression path.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

ICE/IStructE Chartership support

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in UK civil engineering consultancy work.
• Strong report writing skills, including Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Statements.
• Experience with drainage design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Client liaison for project delivery.
• Design drainage, roads, and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Creative problem-solving

Technical expertise

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Micro Drainage

Auto Track

Job description

Overview

Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Central London

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Join a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in Central London, seeking a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer with 5+ years' experience in drainage, highways, and road design. You will be part of a growing civils team (currently 8 people) within a London office of 19, and a wider business of around 60 professionals. You will work across a diverse project portfolio across sectors including industrial, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, and leisure developments, playing a key role in project delivery and team leadership.

They are looking for someone who brings technical expertise and leadership, but also a positive, team-focused mindset with a passion for creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of engineers from apprentice to experienced levels
• Client liaison for project delivery and developing new opportunities
• Designing drainage, roads, earthworks, and infrastructure across a variety of sectors
• Producing drawings from concept through to construction stage
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Service Reports, and SuDS designs
• Working on technical approvals for Section 104, 38, 278 and other relevant consents
• Carrying out site audits, feasibility studies, and swept path assessments

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)
• At least 5 years' experience in UK civil engineering consultancy work
• Strong report writing skills - e.g. Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements
• Experience with AutoCAD and drainage design software such as Micro Drainage
• Familiarity with Auto Track for swept path analysis
• Working knowledge of ground modelling software for road and earthworks design

Benefits & What You’ll Be Doing

Benefits include 25 days' holiday (plus additional days based on length of service), option to buy/sell annual leave, annual bonus scheme (based on personal and company performance), company pension with access to independent pension advice, Employee Assistance Programme, ICE/IStructE Chartership support and structured CPD, regular social events and team-building activities, and a clear career progression path with internal promotion focus.

How to Apply

If you’re a motivated and experienced engineer looking to step up into a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team where your ideas, expertise, and career ambitions are genuinely valued.