PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER - HIGHWAYS & DRAINAGE
Fareham
Salary up to £65,000
Are you a driven and experienced civil engineering professional ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects? We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Highways & Drainage) to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically excellent solutions.
As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities of this Principal Civil Engineer role include:
Lead the design of highways and drainage infrastructure projects from concept through to completion
Oversee technical approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, local authority requirements)
Manage project teams, budgets, and client relationships
Deliver detailed designs including S278/S38 highways, surface water drainage, and SuDS schemes
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and techniciansKey requirements of this Principal Civil Engineer role include:
Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) status preferred
Extensive experience in highways and drainage design
Proficiency in industry software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage)
Strong knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
Excellent communication and leadership skillsWhat is on offer?
Competitive salary and performance bonus
Flexible working arrangements
Clear career progression pathway
Support for continued professional development
Generous holiday allowance and benefits packageIf you are ready to take the lead on impactful infrastructure projects and shape the built environment, we want to hear from you today! Please send your CV to MIKAELA