Principal Civil Engineer

<p><strong>PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER &#8211; HIGHWAYS &amp; DRAINAGE</strong></p> <p><strong>Fareham</strong></p> <p><strong>Salary up to £65,000</strong></p> <p>Are you a driven and experienced civil engineering professional ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects? We are seeking a <strong>Principal Civil Engineer (Highways &amp; Drainage)</strong> to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically excellent solutions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities of this Principal Civil Engineer role include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the design of highways and drainage infrastructure projects from concept through to completion</li> <li>Oversee technical approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, local authority requirements)</li> <li>Manage project teams, budgets, and client relationships</li> <li>Deliver detailed designs including S278/S38 highways, surface water drainage, and SuDS schemes</li> <li>Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders</li> <li>Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and technicians</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key requirements of this Principal Civil Engineer role include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)</li> <li>Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) status preferred</li> <li>Extensive experience in highways and drainage design</li> <li>Proficiency in industry software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage)</li> <li>Strong knowledge of UK design standards and approval processes</li> <li>Excellent communication and leadership skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>What is on offer?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary and performance bonus</li> <li>Flexible working arrangements</li> <li>Clear career progression pathway</li> <li>Support for continued professional development</li> <li>Generous holiday allowance and benefits package</li> </ul> <p>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 </p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWlrYWVsYVJhYmFpb3R0aS44NjMwNC4xMTMwOUBwZW5ndWlucmVjcnVpdG1lbnQuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif"></p>