Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer

Location: London
Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Type: Full-Time Permanent

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to work on high-quality, architecturally ambitious projects, while taking on greater responsibility in delivery and team development?
A highly respected and award-winning civil & structural engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer into its central London office. With around 170 employees across a number of UK offices, the business combines national capability with a collaborative, design-focused culture at team level.

This consultancy is recognised for its work on complex, design-led building projects, collaborating with leading architects to deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.
You'll be working on a wide range of schemes including:

• High-end residential and mixed-use developments
• Heritage and refurbishment projects
• Commercial and education buildings
• Public realm and urban regeneration schemes

With a strong UK footprint and established reputation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects, while working within a close-knit London team that values input, creativity, and technical excellence.

As a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer, you'll play a key role in both technical delivery and project leadership.
Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design of drainage, site development and external works packages
• Developing SuDS strategies and sustainable infrastructure solutions
• Supporting projects from concept through to construction delivery
• Working closely with architects to develop innovative and buildable solutions
• Reviewing and overseeing technical outputs
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Managing client relationships and coordinating project delivery

• Strong experience in civil engineering design, particularly within development or building-focused projects
• Experience in drainage, levels and external works design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Experience working within a consultancy environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Experience leading projects and managing delivery
• Ability to review and oversee technical design
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Commercial awareness and contribution to business growth

• Work on award-winning, design-led London projects
• Be part of a well-established consultancy ( 170 staff) with UK-wide presence
• Collaborative, design-focused London office culture
• Opportunity to influence projects from early concept stages
• Strong pipeline of high-quality work and long-term progression

If you are seeking a civil design role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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