Senior / Principal Civil Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact.
We're built on expertise, problem-solving, and a commitment to doing things properly – delivering real results, not just ticking boxes.
Brookbanks operates nationwide providing integrated consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes, having a reputation of designing and delivering some of the most complex projects.
Our clients include many of the UK’s leading blue chip residential and commercial property developers.
What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?Autonomy
you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.
Innovationfree from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Personable environmentas a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.
Roadmap for progressionwe’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.
Personal developmentwe provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development.
Hybrid and flexing workingwe trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.
Scale and scopeyou’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects.
As a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer…You will be leading the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, providing expert consultation and technical leadership, and ensuring design and operational excellence in all civil engineering activities including:
- Highway design – preliminary and detailed (s38 / s278 Highways Act)
- Drainage Design – strategic and detailed (s104 / s98 Water Act) both strategic and detailed
- Foul pumping stations, SUDS, flow control structures and balancing facilities
- Residential and Commercial external works design including earthworks assessments
- Technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals
- Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians within the team
- Overseeing project delivery from proposal to practical completion, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met
- Managing and cultivating client relationships and coordinating with stakeholders Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislation (e.g. CDM and UK Building Regulations)
- Experience of highway or drainage design and earthworks assessments
- Technical leadership
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and Micro Drainage (Info Drainage)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Qualifications:
Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is desirable. Chartered with ICE or equivalent body is preferred.
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