Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

James Gray Recruitment; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a rapidly growing civil and structural engineering consultancy, where you can lead impactful projects and enjoy a flexible working environment. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across diverse sectors, including education, commercial, and regeneration. With a commitment to trust-based work culture, unlimited annual leave, and a strong package including private healthcare, this position is perfect for a proactive and skilled engineer looking to grow and make a difference in a collaborative team. Join a firm that values innovation and quality in every project.

Benefits

Unlimited Annual Leave

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Growth & Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or working towards it with relevant project experience.
• Strong technical background in civil engineering design across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and delivery of multi-sector projects from feasibility to construction.
• Provide technical oversight, client liaison, and mentorship.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Client Liaison

Mentoring

Proactive Mindset

Education

Chartered Engineer (or working toward it)

Job description

Consultant - UK Civil/Structural Engineering

Looking to lead meaningful projects and enjoy real flexibility? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming consultancy.

Founded in 2020, this independent civil and structural engineering firm has grown rapidly to a 75-person team across three thriving offices. They’re delivering high-profile projects across the education, leisure, commercial, industrial, residential, and regeneration sectors.

From national schools frameworks and landmark university builds to £100M+ build-to-rent schemes, large logistics hubs, and urban regeneration in Sheffield—this is a role that offers both scale and variety.

What’s in it for you:

Unlimited annual leave – trust-based and people-first.

Flexible working – typically 2–3 days WFH, but genuinely flexible to what works for you.

Private healthcare, life insurance, and overall strong package.

Good opportunity for growth & progression as it's a growing office!

What you’ll bring:

Chartered (or working toward it) with relevant project experience.

Strong technical background with civil engineering design experience across a range of sectors—education, commercial, residential, logistics, or regeneration.

Confident in leading projects, managing clients, mentoring junior engineers, and working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

A proactive mindset and the ability to drive delivery with quality, creativity, and care.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading the civil design and delivery of multi-sector projects, from feasibility through to construction.

Providing technical oversight, client liaison, and team mentorship.

Contributing to business growth, innovation, and continual improvement.

Helping shape the team culture and approach as they continue to scale.

If this opportunity interests you or you would like more information about the role and benefits, then please click apply or contact [e-mail].

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age.