Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer

Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer

Full-Time 45000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
The Construction Index Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative civil engineering projects and collaborate with top architects.
  • Company: Award-winning consultancy known for design-led building projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse projects, and opportunities for career progression.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative culture with a strong pipeline of exciting work.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile London projects and mentor future engineers.
  • Qualifications: Strong civil engineering design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.

We are a highly respected, award‑winning civil & structural engineering consultancy with about 170 employees across the UK. We deliver complex, design‑led building projects, collaborating with leading architects to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. You will work on a wide range of schemes including high‑end residential and mixed‑use developments, heritage and refurbishment projects, commercial and education buildings, and public realm and urban regeneration schemes.

As a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer you will play a key role in both technical delivery and project leadership.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design of drainage, site development and external works packages.
  • Develop SuDS strategies and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
  • Support projects from concept through to construction delivery.
  • Work closely with architects to develop innovative and buildable solutions.
  • Review and oversee technical outputs.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers.
  • Manage client relationships and coordinate project delivery.
What We're Looking For
  • Strong experience in civil engineering design within development or building‑focused projects.
  • Experience in drainage, levels and external works design.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D.
  • Experience working within a consultancy environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
For Principal‑Level Candidates
  • Experience leading projects and managing delivery.
  • Ability to review and oversee technical design.
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • Commercial awareness and contribution to business growth.
Why Apply
  • Work on award‑winning, design‑led London projects.
  • Be part of a well‑established consultancy with UK‑wide presence.
  • Collaborative, design‑focused London office culture.
  • Opportunity to influence projects from early concept stages.
  • Strong pipeline of high‑quality work and long‑term progression.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidate must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Construction Index Ltd

Contact Details:

The Construction Index Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer

Civil Engineering Design
Drainage Design
Site Development
External Works Design
Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions
SuDS Strategies
AutoCAD