Principal Civil Engineer
We're currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.
📍 Hampshire
📅 12-Month Initial Contract
📄 IR35: TBC
This role will involve leading civil engineering projects from planning through to delivery, managing junior engineers, and working closely with developers, architects, and local authorities. Because apparently infrastructure won't design itself. Inconsiderate, really.
Responsibilities
Lead civil engineering design projects
Deliver drainage, highways, and infrastructure designs
Manage S278/S38 schemes
Review technical drawings and reports
Mentor and support junior engineers
Attend client meetings and site visits
Coordinate project resources and workloads
Prepare fee proposals and support project delivery
Requirements
Degree or HND in Civil Engineering
CEng/IEng status or working towards Chartership
Strong experience in drainage and highways design
Experience managing projects and mentoring teams
Knowledge of SuDS, highways standards, and planning processes
Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar)
Strong communication and organisational skills
Excellent opportunity to join a growing consultancy with strong career progression and exposure to a wide range of development projects.
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit