Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer Southampton £55,000 - £60,000 A well-established, award-winning civil engineering and transport planning consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal engineer to take a leading role in delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects within a supportive and skilled team. The Opportunity The successful candidate will be a key member of the civil engineering design team, responsible for delivering drainage strategies, highway layouts, and Section 278/38 schemes. The role involves close collaboration with developers, architects, and local authorities, alongside attendance at both in-person and virtual project meetings. Key responsibilities include: Leading the design and delivery of drainage systems in accordance with Sewers for Adoption, Building Regulations, and the SuDS Manual Designing on- and off-site highway works in line with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and Manual for Streets Managing project resources, overseeing technical outputs, and ensuring quality standards are met Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, including Flood Risk Assessments Acting as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders Mentoring, supporting, and line managing junior engineers, including appraisals and identifying training needsEssential Skills & Experience Minimum 5+ years’ consultancy experience in civil engineering Degree or HND in Civil Engineering Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards professional accreditation with the Institution of Civil Engineers Strong experience in drainage design, including SuDS Proficient in InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, or MicroDrainage Experience producing technical reports, including Flood Risk Assessments Proficiency in AutoCAD and Site 3D (or equivalent 3D modelling software) Demonstrable project management experience across drainage, highways, and external works schemes Experience managing client relationships and representing an organisation at project meetingsDesirable Highways design experience, including S278 and S38 agreements Experience delivering development-led infrastructure projects Fee proposal preparation experience Involvement in projects across the full planning lifecycle (pre-application to condition discharge) Business development exposure Previous line management experienceBenefits & Package Pension scheme Annual bonus scheme and salary reviews Generous annual leave entitlement, plus your birthday off Option to buy and sell annual leave Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, including home working Private healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced sick pay Additional parental benefits Bike to Work scheme Payment of professional membership fees Ongoing training and CPD opportunities Annual appraisals and structured career progression Reimbursement of work-related mileage Annual flu vaccinations Mental Health First AidersIf you are interested in this Principal Civil Engineer position, please contact