Principal Civil Engineer

**Principal Civil Engineer – CEng / IEng** *Civil Engineering Consultancy \| Leadership Opportunity \| Career Progression* **Location** Hampshire / South Coast **Salary** £60,000 – £75,000 \+ Bonus \+ Hybrid Working \+ Excellent Benefits **The Opportunity:** My client is looking to appoint an experienced **Principal Civil Engineer** to join their expanding Civil Engineering team. This is a standout opportunity for a Senior or Principal level Civil Engineer seeking more autonomy, leadership responsibility, and genuine long\-term progression within a modern, fast\-growing consultancy environment. You’ll play a key role in delivering high\-profile residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments — leading projects from planning through to construction while mentoring junior engineers and helping shape the future growth of the business. If you enjoy client\-facing work, technical leadership, and managing complex infrastructure schemes, this role offers the perfect balance of responsibility, progression, and project variety. **The Role:** * Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects * Manage drainage strategies, highways design, and infrastructure schemes * Oversee S278 / S38 technical approvals * Coordinate project teams and manage technical delivery * Work closely with developers, architects, contractors, and local authorities * Review and mentor junior engineers’ designs and technical outputs * Attend client meetings and site visits * Prepare fee proposals and support business development activities * Ensure projects are delivered to high quality, safety, and sustainability standards **Projects Include:** * Residential developments * Commercial schemes * Mixed\-use developments * Infrastructure and highways projects * Large\-scale strategic developments **About You:** * Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) working towards Chartership * Degree or HND qualified in Civil Engineering * Strong experience in highways and drainage design * Background delivering infrastructure projects through planning and construction * Experience managing teams and mentoring junior engineers * Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software) * Commercially aware with excellent communication skills * Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing consultancy **What’s on Offer:** * £60,000 – £75,000 salary package * Performance\-related bonus * Hybrid and flexible working * Clear progression to Associate level and beyond * Full CPD and professional development support * Pension and enhanced benefits package * Modern, collaborative working environment * Exposure to high\-profile and technically challenging projects **Why Apply?** This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer looking to join a consultancy where your contribution is genuinely recognised. My client offers the chance to take ownership of projects, influence business growth, mentor developing engineers, and accelerate your career within a supportive and forward\-thinking environment. Whether you are already operating at Principal level or are a Senior Engineer ready for the next step, this role offers the platform to progress your career while working on exciting, large\-scale developments.