Principal Engineer
6 days ago
Leicester
Overview We’re supporting a growing civil engineering team in their search for an experienced Principal Engineer. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading complex civil engineering projects, guiding engineers, and delivering high-quality highways, drainage, and infrastructure design. The position offers long-term stability, a strong project pipeline, and progression opportunities within a supportive, well-structured civil engineering environment. The Role As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of a wide portfolio of infrastructure, highways, drainage, public realm, and multi-sector developments. You’ll lead projects from concept through detailed design, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and ensure technical excellence across the civil engineering team. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role with technical responsibility and the autonomy to shape project delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage civil engineering projects from feasibility to completion, • Produce and review detailed designs for highways, junctions, drainage, and infrastructure, • Oversee Section S278, S38, and 104 works and ensure compliance with standards, • Prepare drainage strategies, SuDS reports, and flood risk assessments, • Provide technical leadership to civil engineers and technician...