Principal Civil Engineer
Job in
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management, Structural Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Principal Civil Engineer
Location:
Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Ready to step into a leadership role with real influence? This Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Cambridge offers progression, technical ownership and the chance to shape a growing civil engineering team.
A well-established, environmentally focused multi-disciplinary consultancy is strengthening its civil capability across development and regeneration schemes. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead drainage design, Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS strategies from concept through to detailed delivery.
The Principal Civil Engineer will oversee technical quality, mentor junior staff and manage client relationships while working closely with environmental and planning teams. This Principal Civil Engineer role combines hands-on design expertise with leadership responsibility within a growing Cambridge office.
Key responsibilities
* Lead drainage design, SuDS strategies and Flood Risk Assessments
* Oversee calculations, reports and technical outputs
* Manage project delivery, budgets and client relationships
* Mentor engineers and graduates within the team
* Collaborate across multi-disciplinary project teams
Candidate requirements
* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
* Strong experience in drainage, SuDS and flood risk design
* Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Micro Drainage or similar
* Chartered or working toward chartership
* Confident client-facing leadership capability
Why apply
This Principal Civil Engineer role offers genuine influence and long-term progression within a sustainability-led consultancy. The salary for this Principal Civil Engineer position is £60,000 - £70,000, alongside flexible working and structured development.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience
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