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, performance bonus, hybrid working, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in civil engineering while leading talented teams.
- Qualifications: Chartered or working towards CEng/IEng with civil engineering experience.
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 will 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 +
Principal Civil Engineer in London employer: EQUAL RESOURCING LIMITED
As a leading specialist manufacturing and installation contractor in the Greater Belfast area, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our Project and Quality Site Manager role offers competitive salary packages, comprehensive training opportunities, and the chance to lead dynamic engineering teams on exciting projects, all while ensuring high-quality standards and safety compliance. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a thriving business environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
