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Principal Civil Design Engineer

May 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Principal Civil Design Engineer

Principal Civil Design Engineer


Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £58k - £65k
Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2 days in the office per week)


An established and trusted civil engineering and transport planning consultancy in London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing team of 10. With a strong presence in the residential market, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role in an established civils team.

Why Join?


This is an opportunity to take a leading role in a dynamic consultancy where ownership, autonomy, and collaboration are at the heart of the culture. You'll be part of a supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and gives you real influence in shaping projects and outcomes.

What You'll Do


You will be the technical lead on residential sector projects, ranging from small to large-scale housing developments. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering flood risk advice to support planning applications (FRA preparation)
  • Designing strategic highways and drainage infrastructure
  • Preparing detailed design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Utilising Civil 3D, Site 3D, and Causeway Flow
  • Designing and submitting SuDS schemes for adoption and/or long-term maintenance

What You'll Need

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience in the design and delivery of residential infrastructure projects
  • Strong skills in Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, and Site 3D
  • Ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and work independently
  • Experience with flood risk assessments and sustainable drainage systems

Benefits

  • 24 days holiday (increases annually after 3 years) + bank holidays
  • Pension contributions up to 5%
  • Income protection plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • BUPA health scheme
  • Hybrid working and flexible 'working away' policy
  • Quarterly social events fully funded by the company
  • Support with Chartership
  • Professional membership fees paid


This is a fantastic opportunity, don't miss out!


Apply now with your CV
Or contact Will Herman on 07581 619 823 for a confidential conversation.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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