Principal Civil Engineer(Drainage)

Principal Civil Engineer (Drainage)

££ Location: London
££ Permanent | Salary: £50k-70k (DOE) + Benefits
££ Hybrid working – 2–3 days in office (flexible)

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About The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy based in London.
You’ll play a key role in a growing Infrastructure team, delivering high-quality design and technical support across major residential, industrial, commercial, and energy projects — from early feasibility through planning, detailed design, and construction.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer who enjoys leading design teams, managing clients, and overseeing technically challenging projects.

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Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage multiple infrastructure schemes, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.
- Oversee and review designs for drainage, highways, levels, and earthworks.
- Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Utilities Statements.
- Manage technical approvals under S104, S38, and S278.
- Produce and review fee proposals, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
- Support business development and contribute to company growth.

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About You

- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
- Strong experience in development infrastructure design, ideally within a UK consultancy.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant design standards (e.g. Sewer Sector Guidance, Building Regulations, DMRB, CIRIA C753).
- Advanced user of Civils 3D, MicroDrainage / Flow, and AutoCAD.
- Proven experience in technical approval processes and project management.
- Confident communicator with leadership and mentoring experience.
- Chartered or near-Chartered status (CEng / IEng) desirable.

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What’s On Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible hybrid working options
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
- Involvement in large-scale, high-profile UK development projects

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If you’re a proactive and experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career — leading complex civil design projects and mentoring the next generation of engineers — we’d love to hear from you.

££ Apply now or contact us in confidence for more details.