Civil Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Principal / Senior Civil Engineer (Chartered or Incorporated)

£50,000 - 60,000 (dependent on experience)

Leeds (with access to Tadcaster office if required)

Permanent, full‑time (part‑time considered), hybrid working

Our client is seeking an experienced Incorporated or Chartered Engineer to lead the delivery of environmental improvement, flood risk, pumping station and wider civil infrastructure projects. The role involves full project lifecycle management, technical leadership, team coordination and supporting innovation across multidisciplinary projects.

You will work with engineers, ecologists and geomorphologists on schemes that promote nature‑based solutions and climate resilience, including natural flood management. The position offers genuine scope for progression into team leadership or managerial roles.

Our client is an established environmental and engineering consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability and climate resilience. Operating across multiple UK and international offices, they are independent and employee‑owned, committed to innovation, professional development and providing exceptional service. Staff wellbeing, flexible working and continued learning are central to their ethos.

• End‑to‑end project management including contracts, budgets, specifications, programmes, risks and change management.
• Technical leadership of design processes to deliver sustainable and resilient engineering solutions.
• Coordination of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Championing innovation and promoting new methodologies, tools and best practice.
• Building strong relationships with clients, colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Leading Safety in Design and ensuring compliance with CDM and environmental legislation.
• Supporting tender development and contributing to winning new work.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Opportunities to support STEM outreach, attend conferences and collaborate with academic partners.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering.
• Strong communication, teamworking and organisational skills.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental enhancement and climate resilience.
• Ability to manage varied and complex workloads.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to build rapport.
• Confidence managing budgets and timescales.
• Collaborative working style and passion for a sustainable future.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development budget and support for achieving further qualifications.
• Employee‑owned structure with profit‑sharing scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives, social activities and support for work‑life balance.
• Opportunities to engage with charitable and sustainability initiatives.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

The role provides clear pathways into team leadership or operational management for those who aspire to progress, alongside support for further professional accreditation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.