Principal Civil Engineer in Fareham, Hampshire

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER Fareham, Hampshire New year, new job. Are you a Principal Civil Engineer ready to take technical leadership of development projects and play a key role in shaping a growing consultancy in Fareham? This is a strong opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who enjoys leading design, mentoring engineers and influencing project delivery. You will be joining a respected civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering residential and commercial development projects across the South Coast. This Principal Civil Engineer role offers hands-on involvement in highways, drainage and SuDS design, alongside responsibility for client relationships, team development and project performance. The role As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead civil engineering projects from concept through to delivery while supporting the growth of the team. Key responsibilities include: * Leading the design and delivery of drainage, SuDS and highways schemes* Managing S278 and S38 submissions and technical approvals* Preparing technical reports and Flood Risk Assessments* Managing project resources, budgets and programmes* Acting as the main point of contact for clients, architects and local authorities* Mentoring junior engineers and supporting their technical development* Contributing to fee proposals and business development activity About you This role suits an experienced Principal Civil Engineer ready to lead. You will ideally have: * A degree or HND in Civil Engineering* At least 5 years\’ UK consultancy experience* Strong drainage and SuDS design expertise* Proficiency in AutoCAD and drainage design software* Experience managing projects and client relationships* Strong communication and leadership skills Eligibility to Apply Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years\’ recruitment experience.