Principal Civil Engineer

Job Description:

Principal Civil Engineer
£60,000 - £70,000 | Nottingham (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

An established, multi-discipline engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Civil Engineer to play a key role in the continued growth of its Nottingham operation.

This is a senior technical and leadership position, suited to an experienced civil engineer who enjoys remaining hands-on with design while also helping shape a team, influence project direction, and support the wider business strategy.

You’ll be involved in delivering technically robust, commercially sensible infrastructure solutions across predominantly residential-led developments, from early feasibility through to construction delivery.

The Role

As Principal Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the civil engineering design on a range of development projects
• Providing technical oversight and quality assurance across infrastructure and drainage schemes
• Delivering and reviewing designs associated with S278, S38, S185 and S104 agreements
• Remaining actively involved in design using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WinDes / InfoDrainage or similar
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities and project stakeholders
• Supporting work-winning activities and helping grow long-term client relationships
• Assisting with the development, mentoring and line management of engineers within the team
• Working closely with regional leadership to help shape and grow the civils offering in Nottingham

About You

You’ll be an experienced civil engineer with:

• 10+ years’ UK consultancy experience, ideally across residential and mixed-use schemes
• Strong technical capability in drainage and infrastructure design
• A proven track record of delivering projects through planning and detailed design stages
• Confidence managing clients and an understanding of commercial project drivers
• A practical, delivery-focused mindset with a desire to stay engaged in design
• Experience mentoring or managing engineers, or a clear ambition to move further into leadership
• Excellent communication, organisational and presentation skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working and flexible holiday allowance
• A high level of autonomy and influence over your projects
• The opportunity to help shape and grow a regional civils team
• Exposure to varied, technically interesting projects
• Clear long-term progression within a stable and well-regarded consultancy

This role offers the chance to be part of a growing regional team, with real scope to leave your mark — both technically and professionally — as the business continues to invest in its Nottingham presence.