Senior/Principal Engineer

Motion; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension 5% employer

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Motion in Guildford is seeking a Principal/Senior Engineer to lead development-focused projects and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. You will conduct flood risk assessments, develop drainage strategies and apply AutoCAD and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage to design infrastructure.

This hybrid role involves collaboration with clients and colleagues to meet deadlines and exceed expectations. Join a supportive team that values professional growth, mentoring from senior engineers, and a

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Strong engineering and project management skills.
• Experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of development-focused projects.
• Conduct flood risk assessments and develop drainage strategies.
• Apply AutoCAD and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage for design tasks.
• Manage projects to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop practical solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and authorities.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Flood risk assessments

Drainage strategy development

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Job description

Principal/Senior Engineer – Join our expert consultancy team

Motion helps clients successfully plan and deliver development schemes by providing expert consultancy advice and support in transport planning and infrastructure design. Working across both public and private sectors throughout the UK, we bring together key stakeholders to find practical and effective solutions to complex challenges.

About the role

We are looking for a Principal/Senior Engineer to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of development schemes. Based in Guildford, this is a hybrid role, allowing for some remote work alongside office-based collaboration. You will play a key role in project planning and execution, applying your technical expertise to deliver high-quality solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the design and delivery of development-focused engineering projects.
• Conducting Flood Risk Assessments and developing Drainage Strategies.
• Applying AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and other engineering software to design and analyse infrastructure solutions.
• Managing projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines and client expectations are met.
• Collaborating with colleagues and external stakeholders to develop innovative, practical solutions.
• Communicating complex technical concepts clearly to clients, planning authorities, and other key parties.

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong engineering and project management skills.
• Proven experience in flood risk assessments and drainage strategy development.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

What we offer

As part of our team, you can expect:

• A modern and well‑connected working environment.
• Quick career progression opportunities.
• A diverse range of exciting and challenging projects.
• Ongoing support, training and mentoring from senior professionals within the business with a real commitment from senior management towards personal and professional development.

Our benefits package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, work-life balance and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with a company-wide bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave, plus birthday leave, long-service award and the option to purchase additional days
• Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility
• Private healthcare (depending on grade) and a healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme for well‑being support
• Gym/sports club membership contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme & EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Life assurance

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and contribute to the success of cutting-edge development schemes, we’d love to hear from you!