Principal / Senior Civil EngineerLocation: Central London

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Start Date: ASAP

Join a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in the heart of Central London, seeking a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer with 5+ years’ experience in drainage, highways, and road design.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing civils team (currently 8 people), within a supportive London office of 19, and a wider business of around 60 professionals. You’ll work across a diverse project portfolio – including industrial, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, and leisure developments – while playing a key role in project delivery and team leadership.

They’re looking for someone who brings technical expertise and leadership, but also a positive, team-focused mindset, with a passion for creative problem-solving.

Why Join?

Fast-track route to

senior management

within a growing and ambitious business

Excellent

work-life balance

with

hybrid working

options

Support for Chartership

(ICE or IStructE), including structured training and mentoring

A

friendly, social team culture , with regular events and a collaborative environment

A

Diverse and busy project pipeline , offering real variety and responsibility

Clear

career progression path

with a focus on

internal promotion

Salary and Benefits

25 days’ holiday

(plus additional days based on length of service)

Option to

buy/sell annual leave

Annual bonus scheme

(based on personal and company performance)

Company pension scheme

with access to independent pension advice

Employee Assistance Programme , offering legal, financial, and personal support

ICE/IStructE Chartership support

and structured CPD

Regular

social events

and team-building activities

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and mentoring a team of engineers from apprentice to experienced levels

Client liaison for project delivery and developing new opportunities

Designing drainage, roads, earthworks, and infrastructure across a variety of sectors

Producing drawings from concept through to construction stage

Preparing

Flood Risk Assessments ,

Drainage Strategies ,

Service Reports , and

SuDS designs

Working on technical approvals for

Section 104, 38, 278

and other relevant consents

Carrying out

site audits , feasibility studies, and swept path assessments

What You’ll Need

A degree in

Civil Engineering

(or similar)

At least

5 years’ experience

in UK civil engineering consultancy work

Strong report writing skills – e.g.

Flood Risk Assessments ,

Drainage Statements

Experience with

AutoCAD

and drainage design software such as

Micro Drainage

Familiarity with

Auto Track

for swept path analysis

Working knowledge of

ground modelling software

for road and earthworks design

If you''re a motivated and experienced engineer looking to

step up into a leadership role

within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team where your

ideas, expertise, and career ambitions

are genuinely valued.

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