Principal Civil Engineer(Drainage)
105629

£50,000 - £70,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

City Of London, Greater London

Engineering And Technical

Posted 13 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Principal Civil Engineer (Drainage)

📍 Location: London
💼 Permanent | Salary: £50k-70k (DOE) + Benefits
🏠 Hybrid working – 2–3 days in office (flexible)

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join a forward-thinking civil engineering consultancy based in London.
You’ll play a key role in a growing Infrastructure team, delivering high-quality design and technical support across major residential, industrial, commercial, and energy projects — from early feasibility through planning, detailed design, and construction.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer who enjoys leading design teams, managing clients, and overseeing technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage multiple infrastructure schemes, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.
  • Oversee and review designs for drainage, highways, levels, and earthworks.
  • Prepare Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, and Utilities Statements.
  • Manage technical approvals under S104, S38, and S278.
  • Produce and review fee proposals, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Support business development and contribute to company growth.

About You

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in development infrastructure design, ideally within a UK consultancy.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant design standards (e.g. Sewer Sector Guidance, Building Regulations, DMRB, CIRIA C753).
  • Advanced user of Civils 3D, MicroDrainage / Flow, and AutoCAD.
  • Proven experience in technical approval processes and project management.
  • Confident communicator with leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Chartered or near-Chartered status (CEng / IEng) desirable.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible hybrid working options
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Involvement in large-scale, high-profile UK development projects

If you’re a proactive and experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career — leading complex civil design projects and mentoring the next generation of engineers — we’d love to hear from you.


📩 Apply now or contact us in confidence for more details.

Samir Garnie

SGarnie@rgb.co.uk

02079 322800

Division 697

RGB Network

Lincoln House (LG01)

1 - 3 Brixton Road

London

Greater London

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0207 932 2800

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