Principal Civil Engineer – Lead Teams (Hybrid)

ibse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead its team. This role focuses on team leadership, project oversight, and client engagement, offering a clear pathway to board-level progression based on performance. Candidates should have a strong civil engineering consultancy background, with the ability to mentor engineers and oversee multiple projects. The position offers benefits such as competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary

Accelerated pathway to board-level progression

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering consultancy.
• Experience in leading teams and project delivery.
• Proficient in overseeing multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the civil engineering team.
• Oversee project delivery and technical quality.
• Act as a senior technical authority.
• Mentor and develop engineers.
• Attend client meetings and provide technical input.

Skills

Civil engineering consultancy background

Team leadership

Mentoring technical staff

Client-facing confidence

Technical knowledge in civil/infrastructure design

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

A prominent civil engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead its team. This role focuses on team leadership, project oversight, and client engagement, offering a clear pathway to board-level progression based on performance. Candidates should have a strong civil engineering consultancy background, with the ability to mentor engineers and oversee multiple projects. The position offers benefits such as competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and hybrid working options.