Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Girling Jones Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer in Exeter. Responsibilities include developing drainage strategies and highways designs for residential projects, producing technical documentation, and supporting teams to ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in residential projects and proficiency in civil design software. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based annual bonus

Benefits package including pension and health cash plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering drainage and highways projects, especially in residential settings.
• Proficiency in modern digital design practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage strategies and highways design.
• Produce technical documentation including reports and specifications.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Civil design software (AutoCAD)

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a recognised institution

Tools

AutoCAD

Relevant analysis tools

Job description

Location: Exeter

Salary: £40,000 £60,000 per annum

The Role

A leading, anonymous civil engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join its team. You will play an important role in delivering integrated drainage and highways designs, with a strong emphasis on projects within the residential sector. In addition, you will work on commercial, mixed‑use, and industrial schemes, ensuring that all designs meet technical, safety, and sustainability standards from initial concept through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of drainage strategies and highways design for diverse projects, with a focus on residential applications.
• Produce detailed technical documentation, including design calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Support multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil designs with broader project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including SuDS principles.
• Support junior civil engineers, promoting professional development.
• Assist in business development and help foster strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Experience in delivering drainage and highways projects within the residential sector, as well as exposure to commercial and industrial projects.
• Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution (e.g., ICE, IStructE) desirable.
• Proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD, relevant analysis tools) and modern digital design practices.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver cost‑effective, sustainable design solutions.
• Full UK driving licence.

What s In It For You

• Competitive salary from £40,000 to £60,000, negotiable depending on your experience.
• Performance‑based annual bonus.
• Benefits package including pension, health cash plan and wellbeing perks.
• Professional development opportunities with tailored training and support for chartership if applicable.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed‑use, and industrial sectors.
• Genuine opportunity to progress to Director/Partner in the future.

The Company

This consultancy is well established and recognised for quality civil and structural engineering, delivering cutting‑edge solutions across multiple sectors. With a commitment to technical excellence and sustainability, the company has a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, mixed‑use, and industrial developments and deliver long‑term value for clients. They have 4 offices across the UK, including their newest Exeter branch.