Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: 62,000 - 70,000 plus benefits

I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who wants to lead complex infrastructure design, influence project direction and help shape a growing civil engineering team.

This Principal Civil Engineer role involves taking ownership of highways, drainage and external works design across high-profile schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and technicians and ensure infrastructure delivery meets the highest standards. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, client interaction and setting technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and check highways design including S38 and S278 schemes
Oversee drainage strategies, S104 and S98 submissions and detailed surface water design
Develop SuDS features, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards
Coordinate with clients, local authorities, project managers and design teams
Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting technical development
Contribute to project planning, resourcing, budgeting and programme delivery

About You
HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering
Strong background in development infrastructure design
Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
Chartered or actively progressing toward professional accreditation
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

Why Apply
This Principal Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, influence and progression. The salary on offer is 62,000 - 75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, structured development and the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure projects within a supportive consultancy environment.

Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.