Job ID: 27637
Location: London (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 per annum
Start Date: 04 February 2026


The Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to help establish and grow a new civil engineering sub-team within its London office.
The business currently operates with three established teams. This role will play a key part in strengthening the London offering, working alongside both existing team members and new hires as the group continues to scale.


Key Responsibilities
*Lead and deliver civil engineering design for residential and private sector developments, with a strong focus on housebuilding projects
*Take technical ownership of drainage design, including surface and foul water strategies
*Produce and review detailed designs using Site3D, AutoCAD, and Causeway Flow
*Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team
*Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure project delivery
*Support the development and structure of the new London sub-team
*Ensure work is delivered in line with industry standards, client requirements, and best practice






About You
*Proven experience delivering housebuilding and residential/private sector projects
*Strong background in civil infrastructure and drainage design
*Advanced user of Site3D, AutoCAD, and Causeway Flow
*Comfortable working in a leadership role within a growing team environment
*Able to attend the London office at least two days per week
*Commercially aware with a collaborative, hands-on approach


What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000
Opportunity to play a key role in building and shaping a new team
Long-term career progression within a well-established consultancy
Exposure to high-quality residential and private sector developments
Supportive leadership and a collaborative working culture