Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Location:
Woking
Salary:
£50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
Start Date:
October/November 2025
Join a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy as a
Principal Civil Engineer
in their Woking office. With eight offices across the UK, this consultancy specialises in
transportation, civil engineering, and environmental projects
, and is currently expanding its civils team to support a growing pipeline of development work.
You'll become part of a
close-knit team of 12 civil engineers
in Woking, working collaboratively with colleagues across the company. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a variety of development planning projects, including
residential, commercial, school schemes, and community parks
.
The Role
Your work will be (50/50)
drainage and highways design.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing
Flood Risk Assessments
and
Drainage Strategy reports
* Designing drainage and highway infrastructure to support
S104, S38, and S278 applications
* Undertaking technical assessments for new developments
* Producing and reviewing designs using
AutoCAD
and
Civils 3D
* Supporting junior staff by reviewing outputs, drawings, and reports
* Writing technical reports and liaising with clients and project managers to coordinate project delivery
What We're Looking For
* A degree in
Civil Engineering
or a related discipline
* A minimum of
5 years' experience
in UK-based development infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of relevant design standards (e.g.
DMRB
,
Manual for Streets
,
Sewers for Adoption
, national planning policy)
* Proven experience with
S38, S278, and S104
design processes
* Proficiency in
MicroDrainage
and/or
Causeway Flow
, along with AutoCAD and Civils 3D
* A full
UK driving licence
for site visits
What's on Offer
* 3/2 hybrid working.
* Tailored
professional development program
, including funding and mentorship toward chartership.
* On site free parking.
* Inclusive and supportive work environment with an
active social calendar.
* Access to the
Cycle to Work
scheme.
* Opportunities to collaborate across teams and gain exposure to
transport planning
projects.
If you're ready to join a friendly, ambitious consultancy with a solid project pipeline and real opportunities for career progression, apply now to secure a start in
October or November
.