Principal Civil Engineer

Location Birmingham
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 - £60000 per annum
Contact name: Roberto Sartori

Contact email: roberto.sartori@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH3547_1747994838
Published: about 11 hours ago


Principal Civil Engineer - Birmingham
Lead Growth | Shape a Team | Hybrid Working | Career Milestone Opportunity
I'm working with an award-winning civil engineering consultancy known for delivering practical, imaginative solutions across a variety of sectors. With decades of experience and a people-first approach, they've earned a trusted reputation in the industry-and their Birmingham office is now poised for further growth and investment.
They're looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to take a lead role in driving this expansion. It's an exciting opportunity to join an established team with the autonomy to shape projects, mentor engineers, and influence the future direction of the office.
What they're looking for:

  • Extensive UK consultancy experience, particularly on residential-led schemes

  • Strong understanding of Section 278, 38, 185 & 104 agreements

  • Confident using AutoCAD, Civil3D, and WinDes/InfoDrainage (or similar)

  • Excellent communication, client liaison, and commercial awareness

  • Hands-on with design and delivery-someone who leads by example

  • Willingness to support team development through mentoring, line management, and leadership


Why join?

  • Flexible holiday allowance

  • Company pension scheme

  • Hybrid working

  • Interesting, challenging, and diverse projects

  • Autonomy and ownership of your own workload

  • Key role in shaping the growth and future of the Birmingham office

  • Clear, long-term career progression


This is more than just a job-it's a chance to build something meaningful and take real pride in your impact. If you're ready to take that step, let's talk. Apply now or get in touch with Roberto Sartori on 07437 837 855.

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