At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects and tackle complex design challenges.
- Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy with a focus on collaboration and growth.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, private healthcare, performance bonuses, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in project management.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ 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.
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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
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.
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Civil Engineer, Principal Engineer in Portsmouth employer: EQUAL RESOURCING LIMITED
Join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise as a Principal Civil Engineer will directly shape the future of infrastructure projects. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth while enjoying a healthy work-life balance in a vibrant location. Experience the satisfaction of leading talented teams and making a tangible impact on the community through your work.
