Principal Civil Engineer (Drainage) in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Principal Civil Engineer (Drainage) in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Portsmouth +1 Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Resourcing Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex civil engineering projects, focusing on drainage and highways design.
  • Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, private healthcare, 24 days holiday, and flexible hours.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while leading talented engineers.
  • 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.

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

Benefits:

  • 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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Locations

PortsmouthHampshire

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We think you need these skills to ace Principal Civil Engineer (Drainage) in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Drainage Design
Highways Design
S278/S38 Approvals
SuDS
AutoCAD
Site3D
Civil 3D