Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Leeds or Newcastle Office - Hybrid role - 3 days per week in office.

We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of a range of infrastructure projects. This is a client facing role where you will be involved from the outset of a project by preparing quality bids and managing client relations through delivery, project management and close out. This role involves a wide range of project types/sectors and clients overseeing construction and maintenance of critical facilities such as roads, railways, bridges, dams, pipelines, power plants, and sewage systems. You will play a key role in growing the UK Transport business, shaping engineering solutions that meet functional, regulatory, and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: Develop innovative engineering solutions aligned with design briefs and regulatory standards.
• Work Winning: Preparing quality bid submissions, client management, project management
• Standards & Specifications: Contribute to drafting and evaluating engineering standards and specifications.
• Project Management: Deliver small to medium scale projects within established plans.
• Process Design: Define and improve processes, equipment, and systems for optimal cost and quality.
• Contract Management: Manage relationships with service providers to ensure successful outcomes.
• Product Development: Deliver solutions that meet customer needs using best-in-class approaches.
• Knowledge Management: Utilize established systems to share and apply engineering knowledge.
• Capability Building: Maintain professional accreditation and stay updated on industry best practices.
• Engineering Inspections: Conduct inspections and recommend remedial actions for compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements.
• Client Management: Build strong relationships with clients and support senior colleagues with key accounts.
• People: Good people skills and an ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related discipline and be either chartered or approaching chartered status.

Experience:

• 6–10 years of civil engineering experience.
• Proven ability to supervise junior engineers (7–12 months minimum).
• Highway/infrastructure design.
• Highway/infrastructure drainage design. 

Technical Skills:

• Advanced expertise in engineering design, development, testing, and compliance.
• Application of designs to Highways England/DMRB, Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance and Local Authority design guidance.
• Strong knowledge of engineering software and tools including Civils 3D & Infodrainage.
• Project scheduling and business requirements analysis.
• Project management

Core Competencies:

• Decision Quality, Managing Complexity, Accountability, Process Optimization, Effective Communication, Planning & Alignment.

Personal Traits:

• Focused, persistent, adaptable, confident, and composed under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with empathy, openness, and influence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead impactful infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative environment with professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now and help us shape the future of infrastructure.

If your experience doesn’t fully match the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply and we will review your details to assess how your skills and background align with this role.