Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design teams and deliver high-quality civil engineering solutions in the UK water sector. Candidates should have an BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in civil engineering design. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career advancement within an inclusive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package with discretionary bonus

Employer pension contribution and life insurance

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Support for professional membership and CPD

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience delivering civil engineering designs in the UK water sector.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the civil design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce and review technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical support during construction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards professional status

Tools

Tekla

TEDDS

STAAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

London
Hybrid: Flexible working available

Join a respected, fast-growing engineering consultancy working at the forefront of the UK water sector. This firm prides itself on a collaborative, quality-driven culture and delivers innovative design solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects nationwide.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, buildable, and sustainable civil engineering solutions. This position offers real career progression, professional development, and the opportunity to influence high-impact projects from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the civil design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce and review technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Undertake design calculations and analysis using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate civil design with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines.
• Conduct site visits, inspections, and provide technical support during construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure quality assurance across all outputs.
• Support business development activities, including bid preparation and client engagement.
• Maintain compliance with UK design standards, legislation, and best practice guidance.

Experience & Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards professional status (ICE/IStructE/CIWEM).
• Minimum 8 years' experience delivering civil engineering designs in the UK water sector.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• High-level competence in design tools such as Tekla, TEDDS, STAAD, or AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary package with discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contribution and life insurance.
• Hybrid working options and flexible hours.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Support for professional membership and CPD.
• Opportunities for career advancement within an inclusive, forward-thinking business.
• Contribution to meaningful water and environmental projects across the UK.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.