Principal Civil Design Engineer
Leeds | Full-Time | Permanent | £45-60k DOE
An exciting opportunity to join an established, employee-owned engineering consultancy with a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering innovative, sustainable design solutions.
This role sits within the civils team working closely around structures - delivering high-quality roads and drainage design solutions that support complex building and infrastructure projects across a diverse portfolio.
The Role
You will take a lead technical role in the design and delivery of:
Highways design (S38/S278)
Surface water and foul drainage strategies (S104/S106)
External works and levels coordination
Detailed drainage and road design packages aligned with structural schemes
Technical approvals and stakeholder coordination
You'll be working on varied projects across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare and regeneration - offering real technical breadth and project ownership.
Technical Requirements
Strong experience in roads and drainage design around structures
Proficient in Civil 3D and Causeway Flow
Experience producing detailed design drawings and calculations
Knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes
Ability to manage projects or lead elements of delivery (Principal level will involve team leadership and client management)
What They're Looking For
Chartered or working toward Chartership (Senior or Principal level)
Strong technical grounding with commercial awareness
Confident communicator able to liaise with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Motivated, collaborative, and quality-driven
Benefits (UK)
Competitive salary
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Flexible and hybrid working
Private healthcare
Enhanced pension contributions
Life assurance
Professional membership support
Structured career development and Chartership support
Employee-owned business model
Wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal seeking a strong platform within a respected, design-led consultancy with a collaborative culture and long-term career prospects.
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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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