Principal Civil Engineer

Location:

Peterborough with Flexible & Hybrid Working

Fancy working on engineering projects that actually make a difference? We're working with one of the UK's most respected independent engineering and environmental Consultancies as they look to strengthen their Peterborough team with an experienced Principal Civil Engineer.

This isn't your typical consultancy role. You'll be joining an employee-owned business that has built an excellent reputation for tackling some of the UK's biggest challenges around flooding, climate change, infrastructure resilience and environmental protection. Their work goes far beyond conventional Civil Engineering, bringing together technical design, environmental expertise, advanced modelling and innovative thinking to deliver projects that genuinely improve communities and the places we live.

From major flood alleviation schemes and river engineering to reservoirs, pumping stations, coastal defences and infrastructure improvements, the variety of work is a real selling point. One project might involve developing a traditional reinforced concrete structure or flood defence, while the next could see you working alongside environmental specialists to develop a nature-based solution that reduces flood risk and improves biodiversity.

It's interesting, technically challenging work, and you'll have a genuine say in how it's delivered.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you'll take a leading role in the delivery of engineering projects, providing technical direction, managing multidisciplinary teams and developing relationships with clients across the public and private sectors. You'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility studies, optioneering and concept design through to detailed engineering, construction support and delivery.

You’ll have the autonomy to make technical decisions, influence design approaches and take ownership of projects, while having access to a wider network of specialists across Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, geotechnics, hydrology, hydraulic modelling, environmental science and digital engineering.

The business works extensively with the Environment Agency, local authorities, water companies, infrastructure organisations and private developers, giving you exposure to an excellent range of projects and clients.

Alongside the technical work, you'll have an important role in developing the team. Whether that's mentoring younger Engineers, reviewing designs, helping colleagues progress towards chartership or contributing to bids and new opportunities, you'll be someone who can help shape the future of the engineering team.

There's also a strong emphasis on doing things differently. The consultancy actively invests in innovation, digital technology and sustainable design, encouraging its Engineers to challenge traditional approaches and explore smarter, more efficient and lower-carbon ways of delivering projects.

• Ideally, you'll already be operating at Senior or Principal Engineer level within a consultancy environment, with a solid background in Civil Engineering design and the confidence to take responsibility for technical delivery.
• Experience in flood risk management, river engineering, water infrastructure, drainage, reservoirs, coastal engineering or environmental infrastructure would be particularly relevant, although they're open to Engineers from other infrastructure backgrounds who can bring transferable experience.
• You’ll be comfortable managing projects, coordinating design teams, working directly with clients and balancing technical quality with commercial considerations.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a…