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Principal Civil Engineer

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position Listed on 2026-11-10
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Environmental Engineer
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Water Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 60000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal Civil Engineer

Location:

London £50,000 - £60,000 DOE An exciting opportunity is available for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering innovative solutions across the water and wastewater sector. With a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and a supportive, collaborative team, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to take ownership of challenging projects and progress their career.

The Benefits:
Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 Flexible and remote working options Generous annual leave plus bank holidays Employer pension contribution and life insurance Professional development and chartership support Clear opportunities for career progression

The Role:

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle. You will undertake infrastructure design, coordinate technical deliverables, review engineering solutions, and provide technical guidance to junior colleagues. The Principal Civil Engineer will also contribute to project planning, technical reporting and stakeholder coordination, ensuring designs meet relevant standards, budgets and programme requirements.

Requirements for the Principal Civil Engineer:
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Around 8 years' experience in civil engineering and infrastructure design. Experience delivering projects within water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure. Strong technical knowledge of pipelines, drainage, earthworks, and civil infrastructure. Experience producing design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports. Working towards or holding CEng status (ICE). Full UK driving licence Full right to work in the UK Live within a commutable distance to the London office If you are interested in this or other Flood Risk/Drainage/Hydrology roles, please do not hesitate to contact Scarlett Maclean on .

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to  . This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position
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