Principal Civil Engineer - Lead Pre-Planning Drainage Projects
Shape the Future of Drainage Infrastructure
Are you a Principal Civil Engineer with a strong drainage background looking to take ownership of projects from the earliest stages of development? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy where you will lead pre-planning drainage strategies, influence project outcomes, and deliver high-quality schemes from concept through to approval.
About the Opportunity
My client is a well-established engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to strengthen their drainage team and support the delivery of complex development projects.
The successful Principal Civil Engineer will have the opportunity to lead projects, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the successful delivery of drainage schemes across a variety of sectors.
Responsibilities
- Leading pre-planning drainage strategies and designs for development projects.
- Managing and delivering drainage schemes from inception through to completion.
- Using technical expertise to oversee project delivery and provide guidance to engineers within the team.
- Producing drainage assessments, calculations, and technical reports.
- Using Flow software to undertake hydraulic modelling and drainage design.
- Developing sustainable drainage solutions in line with industry standards and local authority requirements.
- Liaising with clients, planning authorities, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Leading project meetings and acting as a key point of contact for clients.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Qualifications
- Significant experience working as a Civil Engineer with a strong drainage design background.
- Proven experience delivering pre-planning drainage solutions.
- Proficiency in Flow software.
- Experience leading projects and delivering schemes independently.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.
- Strong understanding of drainage design principles, SuDS, and relevant industry standards.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
Salary & Benefits
- £58,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Professional membership support.
- Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
Career Development & Working Arrangements
This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team.
