Principal Civil Engineer

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.