Role Summary
Principal Civil Engineer – South Leeds – will lead technically challenging infrastructure projects for a highly respected multi‑disciplinary Engineering Consultancy. The successful candidate will take ownership from feasibility through planning, detailed design and construction, while mentoring Engineers and strengthening client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Own projects from initial feasibility through delivery, ensuring compliance with programme, budget and technical standards.
- Produce and review technical reports, calculations and drawings.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and ensure effective collaboration with clients, architects, planners, structural engineers, Local Authorities and statutory bodies.
- Lead the design of highways, drainage, external works, levels, earthworks, utilities coordination, SuDS and flood mitigation solutions.
- Apply knowledge of Section38, Section278, Section104 and Section185 agreements as well as the wider development approval process to deliver practical, commercially aware solutions.
- Provide leadership through mentorship, design reviews, quality assurance and junior staff development.
- Develop and maintain long‑term client relationships, identify repeat‑business opportunities and support the growth of the Civil Engineering discipline.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
- Significant experience delivering highways and drainage infrastructure projects in a UK consultancy environment.
- Strong technical understanding of current UK design standards and comfort managing projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil3D and drainage design software such as InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage is advantageous.
- Chartered status or active pursuit of Chartered status is welcomed.
- Knowledge of Section38, Section278, Section104 and Section185 agreements and the wider development approval process.
What the Role Offers
A varied and technically interesting workload across commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, education, energy and public sector developments; opportunities for career progression; a collaborative working environment with approachable Directors; and the chance to shape the future of a well‑established Civil Engineering team.
Equal Opportunity
Calibre Search promotes equality in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Contact
For more information or an off‑the‑record conversation, please contact Sam at Calibre Search or click Apply today.
Principal Civil Design Engineer in Leeds employer: Calibre Search
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