Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer - The Role

An established and highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Hemel Hempstead.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and industrial developments, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality civil engineering designs.

The successful Principal Civil Engineer will join a collaborative consultancy environment, offering the opportunity to lead projects, support junior engineers and play a key role in the continued growth of their civil engineering team.

Principal Civil Engineer - Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Produce and review drainage strategies, external works designs and highways layouts.
• Undertake detailed drainage modelling using FLOW software.
• Utilise Civil 3D to develop and coordinate engineering designs.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other design professionals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Ensure projects are delivered to relevant UK design standards, regulations and deadlines.

Principal Civil Engineer - Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience working within a UK civil engineering design consultancy.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in FLOW drainage modelling software and Civil 3D is essential.
• Strong experience delivering UK civil engineering infrastructure designs, including drainage and highways.
• Proven experience working in a similar multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
• Thorough understanding of UK design standards, drainage regulations and approval processes.
• Excellent communication, technical leadership and project management skills.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE) would be advantageous.

Principal Civil Engineer - The Benefits

• Competitive salary and car allowance.
• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of development projects.
• Supportive and established multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Opportunity to take a leading role in delivering technically challenging projects.

If you are an experienced Principal Civil Engineer with strong UK consultancy experience and advanced drainage design capabilities, apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

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