At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex civil engineering projects and design innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in civil engineering while leading talented teams and driving project success.
- Qualifications: Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng, with experience in civil engineering consultancy.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
If you thrive on complex design challenges, love leading talented engineers, and want real influence over project direction, this role will feel like a step up, not just a sideways move. You’ll bring deep expertise across development infrastructure, drainage strategy, highways design, S278/S38 approvals, SuDS, AutoCAD, and Site3D, using your technical leadership to drive quality across a growing portfolio of projects. This is ideal for someone already acting as a trusted technical lead, or ready to step confidently into that space.
About your new role
- Lead civil engineering design across drainage, highways, external works, and development infrastructure
- Deliver S278/S38 schemes, SuDS systems, and foul/surface water drainage designs
- Produce and review AutoCAD drawings, Site3D models, technical reports and calculations
- Manage project delivery, programmes, technical approvals and planning submissions
- Coordinate engineers, technicians and project resources across multiple live projects
- Attend client meetings, design team meetings and site visits
- Prepare fee proposals, support BD activity and maintain strong client relationships
- Ensure compliance with DMRB, MfS, Building Regulations and local authority standards
- Lead QA, design reviews, risk management and health & safety in design
Technical skills
- Civil engineering design
- Drainage design – SuDS, attenuation, infiltration, foul & surface water
- Highways design – S278, S38, access roads, junctions, layouts
- Development infrastructure
- AutoCAD, Site3D, Civil 3D or similar
- Flood risk, drainage strategies, cut & fill, levels design
- Technical approvals with local authorities and statutory bodies
- Planning applications, pre-apps and condition discharge
Required qualifications
- Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng (ICE)
- Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
- Experience in a civil engineering consultancy or multi-disciplinary engineering environment
- Proven experience delivering infrastructure, drainage, and highways projects
- Strong background in project management, team leadership, and client liaison
- Ability to manage multiple civil engineering projects simultaneously
Salary and benefits
- £60,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
- Performance‑related bonus
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home)
- Private healthcare scheme
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Flexible working hours
- Free on-site parking
Locations
Principal Civil Engineer in Hampshire, Portsmouth employer: American Society of Civil Engineers
As a Principal Civil Engineer in Portsmouth, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise can truly shine. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to employee growth through ongoing training and development, this role not only provides a platform for professional advancement but also fosters a healthy work-life balance. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant coastal city, with access to stunning landscapes and a thriving community.
Contact Details:
American Society of Civil Engineers Recruitment Team
