Principal Civil Engineer

PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER - HIGHWAYS & DRAINAGE Fareham Salary up to £65,000 Are you a driven and experienced civil engineering professional ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects? We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer (Highways & Drainage) to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically excellent solutions. As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities of this Principal Civil Engineer role include:
Lead the design of highways and drainage infrastructure projects from concept through to completion Oversee technical approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, local authority requirements) Manage project teams, budgets, and client relationships Deliver detailed designs including S278/S38 highways, surface water drainage, and SuDS schemes Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and technicians Key requirements of this Principal Civil Engineer role include:
Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline) Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) status preferred Extensive experience in highways and drainage design Proficiency in industry software (e.g., Civil 3D, Micro Drainage/Info Drainage) Strong knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes Excellent communication and leadership skills What is on offer? Competitive salary and performance bonus Flexible working arrangements Clear career progression pathway Support for continued professional development Generous holiday allowance and benefits package If you are ready to take the lead on impactful infrastructure projects and shape the built environment, we want to hear from you today!

Please send your CV to MIKAELA