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£58k-£65k
Are you ready to step into a key role where your civil engineering expertise and strategic mindset can truly make an impact? Im working with a growing consultancy thats expanding their
* Salary: £58000 - £65000 per annum
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - London
* Town/City: London
* Posted: 27/05/2025
* Reference: BBBH3624_1748344217
Job Description
Principal Civil Design Engineer
Central London
£58k-£65k
Are you ready to step into a key role where your civil engineering expertise and strategic mindset can truly make an impact? Im working with a growing consultancy thats expanding their Drainage and Infrastructure team and is looking for a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead projects, drive business development, and shape the future of their design capability.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on responsibility, enjoys building client relationships, and wants to play a key role in securing and delivering high-quality infrastructure and drainage projects.
The Role
As Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will:
* Lead the delivery of drainage and infrastructure design projects from concept through to completion
* Develop new business opportunities and support bid preparation
* Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, SuDS approval bodies, and drainage adoption authorities
* Manage project budgets, timelines, and commercial performance
* Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers
* Contribute to knowledge-sharing through internal training and presentations
* Oversee the production of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, sewer adoption packages, and associated technical reports
What Youll Bring
This role is ideal for someone with strong technical grounding and proven leadership experience. You should have:
* In-depth knowledge of drainage design principles and standards, including SuDS
* Experience with the drainage adoption process and securing technical approvals
* Proficiency in relevant software such as Causeway Flow or MicroDrainage
* A solid understanding of national and local flood risk policy
* Experience managing bids, budgets, and multi-disciplinary project teams
* A passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers
* Strong communication skills for both internal collaboration and external client engagement
Qualifications
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent vocational qualification
* Progression toward (or achievement of) Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM
On top of a great company culture with a young, up and coming team they offer many benefits, including:
* An excellent compensation packages on the market including great base salary;
* Flexible/hybrid working;
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days;
* Company pension scheme;
* Professional membership;
* Private healthcare options.
If this sounds like it would be of interest, please call Will Herman on 07581619823.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. 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.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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