Principal / Associate Civil Engineer - Nottingham
📍 Nottingham
💰 £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits
An established and highly respected civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to join its Nottingham office.
This is a key leadership appointment within a growing team, offering the opportunity to lead project delivery, develop client relationships, mentor engineers and technicians, and play an active role in the future growth of the business.
The Company
The practice has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors and enjoys a healthy pipeline of repeat business from long-standing clients.
Projects include:
Residential developments
Commercial and industrial schemes
Healthcare projects
Education facilities
Care and assisted living developments
Retail and leisure projects
Mixed-use and regeneration schemes
Working closely with developers, architects, contractors and private clients, the business delivers projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction.
The Role
As a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer, you will take a leading role in managing technical delivery while helping develop both the team and client base.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the delivery of infrastructure and drainage design projects
Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
Overseeing project budgets, programmes and resources
Reviewing and approving technical reports, calculations and drawings
Mentoring and developing engineers and technicians
Supporting business development activities and fee proposals
Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
Contributing to the strategic growth of the civil engineering team
Requirements
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Significant experience delivering development infrastructure projects
Strong background in highways and drainage design
Experience with Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 agreements
Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD and drainage design software
Strong project management and client-facing skills
Chartered Engineer status (MICE or equivalent) preferred
Previous experience leading teams and managing project delivery
Salary & Benefits
£60,000 - £75,000 basic salary
Opportunity to join a well-established and growing consultancy
Clear progression into senior leadership roles
Varied and technically challenging project portfolio
Flexible working arrangements
Strong pipeline of secured work
Supportive and collaborative team environment
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch