Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

ERSG Ltd; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer for remote work. You will lead the design and coordination of residential projects, ensuring compliance with UK planning policies. Qualified candidates should have 12+ years of civil engineering experience and a proven record in housing schemes. This role encourages advanced software skills and knowledge of relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years civil engineering experience with focus on UK residential development.
• Proven track record in leading design and delivery of housing schemes.
• Strong understanding of UK planning system.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of highways, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with UK planning policy and regulations.
• Apply advanced software knowledge to guide project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Design leadership

Software knowledge (Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, PDS)

Understanding of UK planning system

Education

12+ years civil engineering experience

Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

PDS

Job description

Overview

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Residential Projects) – Location: Remote working – Outside IR35

Responsibilities

• Technical Delivery: Lead design and coordination of highways, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with UK planning policy, Building Regulations, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Sewers for Adoption (SfA), and local authority standards.
• Apply advanced knowledge of software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, PDS) to guide project delivery.

Qualifications

• Essential: Minimum 12+ years civil engineering experience with a focus on UK residential development.
• Essential: Proven track record in leading design and delivery of housing schemes.
• Essential: Strong understanding of UK planning system, Section 38/104/106 agreements, and NHBC standards.
• Desirable: Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in Design & Build contracts and working with major housebuilders.
• Desirable: Knowledge of BIM processes and digital design delivery.
• Desirable: Experience in sustainability frameworks (e.g., BREEAM Communities, net-zero infrastructure design).
• Desirable: Business development and work-winning experience.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit