Senior/ Principal Civil Engineer in Pinhoe

Energy Jobline ZR; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer in Exeter. The role involves developing integrated drainage and highways designs, especially in the residential sector. Ideal candidates are experienced in project management and proficient in AutoCAD. Competitive salary of £40,000 to £60,000, with opportunities for professional growth and a strong emphasis on sustainability and technical excellence.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

Pension benefits

Health cash plan

Wellbeing perks

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage and highways projects, especially in residential sectors.
• Proficiency in modern digital design practices.
• Strong communication skills to manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop drainage strategies and highways design for projects.
• Produce technical documentation including design calculations.
• Ensure designs meet technical and safety standards.

Skills

Experience in delivering drainage and highways projects

Proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD)

Strong project management skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional institution

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Overview

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.

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