Principal Civil Engineer

Lead projects. Develop people. Shape better places.

Great civil engineering brings places to life. At BWB, we’re looking for a Principal Civil Engineer who can combine technical expertise with thoughtful leadership to deliver developments that work for clients, communities and the environment.

BWB Consulting is an award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year and winner of the ACE 2024 Wellbeing Award, we bring together technical excellence, fresh thinking and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

As an Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing accredited organisation, we invest in our people and their development. Our culture is built on excellence, innovation, integrity, collaboration and sustainability — values that guide how we work and how we support one another.

You’ll play a leading role in delivering civil engineering solutions for a diverse client base, from local authorities to national developers.

Working across roads, levels, drainage and external works in both adoptable and private developments, you’ll help guide projects from initial concepts through detailed design to commissioning. You’ll combine hands‑on engineering with project leadership, bringing colleagues and disciplines together to resolve challenges and deliver practical, sustainable solutions.

• Taking technical ownership:
  Lead preliminary and detailed civil engineering designs, applying sound judgement to complex challenges.
• Leading project delivery:
  Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage design activities, keeping quality, programme and commercial requirements in focus.
• Creating effective designs:
  Use Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Micro Drainage or PDS to develop coordinated, efficient engineering solutions.
• Building trusted relationships:
  Understand clients’ priorities, provide clear advice and maintain strong relationships throughout each project.
• Working with key stakeholders:
  Liaise with planning authorities, statutory undertakers and national bodies to resolve issues and secure practical outcomes.
• Developing the team:
  Mentor engineers, review their work and share the knowledge that helps others build confidence and capability.
• Championing better outcomes:
  Bring fresh ideas and embed sustainability into your approach to design and delivery.

• Strong technical expertise in roads, levels, drainage and external works, with experience taking projects from concept through to delivery.
• Proficiency in relevant design software, with the confidence and willingness to learn new tools.
• Experience coordinating projects and working effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of project priorities and client needs across public and private sectors.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical information to different audiences.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, with the ability to delegate, mentor and provide constructive guidance.
• A commitment to quality, professional integrity and sustainable engineering.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence designs, lead varied projects and see the contribution your work makes to places across the UK. Alongside colleagues from a range of disciplines, you’ll find opportunities to exchange ideas, broaden your expertise and continue developing as a technical and team leader.

We value people who ask questions, take initiative and bring others with them. In return, you’ll join a business that recognises the importance of both professional growth and wellbeing.

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension…