Principal Civil Engineer – Lead Teams (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead their civil engineering team. The role focuses on team leadership, project oversight, and client engagement while offering a clear progression pathway to board-level in as little as 12 months. Ideal candidates will have a strong civil engineering consultancy background and enjoy mentoring and developing staff. Competitive salary and hybrid work options included.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level salary

Clear and accelerated pathway to board-level progression

Performance-related bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working and compressed hours

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Active social and sports events calendar

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering consultancy background required.
• Experience in leadership roles preferred.
• Comfortable with client-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the civil engineering team.
• Oversee project delivery and technical quality.
• Attend and lead client meetings.
• Develop engineers at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Mentoring

Client engagement

Technical oversight

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Greater London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead their civil engineering team. The role focuses on team leadership, project oversight, and client engagement while offering a clear progression pathway to board-level in as little as 12 months. Ideal candidates will have a strong civil engineering consultancy background and enjoy mentoring and developing staff. Competitive salary and hybrid work options included.