Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

Location: 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 & 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