Principal Civil Engineer (Drainage) in Liverpool

Job Description Principal Civil Engineer Are you a Principal Civil Engineer looking for greater influence over projects, people and technical delivery? This Liverpool role offers the opportunity to lead development infrastructure projects while helping shape the continued growth of an established civil engineering team. A growing engineering consultancy is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join its Liverpool team. You will lead civil engineering delivery across commercial, education, healthcare, residential and leisure developments, including major multi-million-pound projects. Lead drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure design Oversee projects from feasibility through detailed design and delivery Prepare and review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies Manage client relationships, programmes and project delivery Support the continued development of the civil engineering team Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Technical capability across drainage, SuDS and highways Experience with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, PDS or Site 3D Strong project and client management capability This Principal Civil Engineer role provides genuine influence over technical delivery and team development while retaining hands-on involvement in projects. The salary is £58,000 - £68,000, alongside hybrid working, professional membership fees and structured professional development. If you are a Principal Civil Engineer looking for your next move in Liverpool, we would be pleased to hear from you. I specialise in Civil Engineering recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.