Principal Civil Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Principal Civil Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Strata Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting infrastructure projects and create impactful designs for various sectors.
  • Company: Award-winning multi-disciplinary firm with a vibrant Newcastle office.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, enhanced pension, medical insurance, and career progression support.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of infrastructure in your community.
  • Qualifications: Civil Engineering degree, Chartered status preferred, and strong design experience.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Overview: This client is a large, multi-disciplinary and award-winning client who is on the hunt for a principal Infrastructure Engineer to join their Newcastle office. You will work within a team supporting the production of designs and drawings for construction projects and associated technical reports in support of planning applications and to/through construction stage of projects. You will be working on a variety of exciting roles which include healthcare, residential, education, leisure etc.

What’s on offer:

  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Cycle to work
  • ICE Chartership support
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
  • Salary reviews each year
  • Medical insurance / Life Assurance
  • Income protection

What you need to succeed:

  • Preferably a Civil Engineering degree and either be Chartered or approaching Chartered status with experience in highway and highway drainage design
  • Strong postgraduate experience in a civil engineering working environment
  • The ability to produce masterplans, site appraisals, write reports to support planning applications, design calculations and construction drawings
  • A solid engineering foundation and an understanding of highway design and highway drainage principles (layout, etc.)
  • Experience in using Civils 3D or PDS (or similar software packages) together with experience in applying Highways England/DMRB and Local Authority design guidance
  • Experience in design of drainage using InfoDrainage and a background in Water Company related work inclusive of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, DMRB and Local Authority Design Guides, and to be well versed in the preparation of drawings for Contract Documents and requisite technical agreements
  • The ability to work effectively with colleagues including more senior and junior staff in producing designs, drawings and reports is essential.

Principal Civil Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Strata Consulting

Join a large, multi-disciplinary and award-winning firm in Newcastle as a Principal Civil Engineer, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on diverse projects across healthcare, residential, education, and leisure sectors. Enjoy a supportive work culture that promotes hybrid working, offers clear progression paths, and provides comprehensive benefits including enhanced pension schemes, medical insurance, and ICE Chartership support, making it an excellent place for professional growth and meaningful contributions.

Strata Consulting

Contact Details:

Strata Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Civil Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Civil Engineering Degree
Chartered Status or Approaching Chartered Status
Highway Design
Highway Drainage Design
Masterplanning
Site Appraisals
Technical Report Writing