Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Access Talent Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, client-facing skills, and a commitment to sustainable design. This role offers a collaborative environment aimed at reaching Net Zero by 2026 and includes benefits such as a discretionary bonus and generous leave.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

37.5 hours a week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary Sacrifice workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience with delivering infrastructure schemes across drainage, highways, and external works.
• Confident dealing with clients and authorities.
• This role will require a full UK driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Take an active role in technical approvals with authorities.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK design standards

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Verbal and interpersonal communication

Education

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Job description

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Reference: CG411

Sector: Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thu) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)

Access Talent Group are recruiting for a well-established, award-winning multi-disciplinary design consultancy. They are seeking a talented and driven Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Worcester. This is more than just a job—it's a career opportunity where your ambitions are supported, your expertise is valued, and your contributions will shape high-quality, sustainable infrastructure across a diverse project portfolio.

Responsibilities

As a senior member of the Civil Engineering team, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure, highways, drainage (including SuDS), and external works across all project phases—from concept through to construction.
• Take an active role in technical approvals, working with planning and highway/drainage authorities.
• Contribute to the development of client relationships, providing practical, creative solutions and building trust through technical excellence and clear communication.
• Attend site inspections and meetings, responding to design changes and ensuring efficient implementation.
• Support internal collaboration across disciplines while helping to deliver on sustainability goals, including the company’s target to reach Net Zero by 2026.

Experience and Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (ICE), or very near achieving this.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure schemes across drainage, highways, and external works.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and InfoDrainage
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills; confident dealing with clients and authorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in sustainable infrastructure and design innovation.
• Established or developing client-facing skills, with the ability to contribute to business development.
• This role will require a full UK driving Licence.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 37.5 hours a week
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Salary Sacrifice workplace pension

If you are an experienced Senior or established Principal Civil Engineer looking for a diverse, award-winning consultancy, please contact Cameron Green on 023 8098 1322 or email [e-mail]