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Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations
Jacobs Tamworth, UK
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, your expertise will directly shape some of the UK's most high-profile transportation programmes. By stepping into a Principal Engineer position, you'll influence the technical direction of major highway and rail schemes for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, national contractors, and local authorities. Your leadership will strengthen a team already recognised for excellence, helping expand our growing portfolio across the UK. As the technical discipline lead, you'll set the standard for drainage engineering on multi-disciplinary projects-guiding design quality, challenging assumptions, and driving innovative, sustainable solutions. Your knowledge of key drainage tools, DMRB or UK Rail Standards, SuDS design, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities will directly shape project outcomes. You'll also play a pivotal role in developing others,...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations
Jacobs London, UK
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, your expertise will directly shape some of the UK's most high-profile transportation programmes. By stepping into a Principal Engineer position, you'll influence the technical direction of major highway and rail schemes for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, national contractors, and local authorities. Your leadership will strengthen a team already recognised for excellence, helping expand our growing portfolio across the UK. As the technical discipline lead, you'll set the standard for drainage engineering on multi-disciplinary projects-guiding design quality, challenging assumptions, and driving innovative, sustainable solutions. Your knowledge of key drainage tools, DMRB or UK Rail Standards, SuDS design, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities will directly shape project outcomes. You'll also play a pivotal role in developing others,...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations
Jacobs Lancashire, UK
Principal Drainage Engineer - Multiple Locations In this role, your expertise will directly shape some of the UK's most high-profile transportation programmes. By stepping into a Principal Engineer position, you'll influence the technical direction of major highway and rail schemes for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Welsh Government, HS2 Ltd, national contractors, and local authorities. Your leadership will strengthen a team already recognised for excellence, helping expand our growing portfolio across the UK. As the technical discipline lead, you'll set the standard for drainage engineering on multi-disciplinary projects-guiding design quality, challenging assumptions, and driving innovative, sustainable solutions. Your knowledge of key drainage tools, DMRB or UK Rail Standards, SuDS design, and engagement with Lead Local Flood Authorities will directly shape project outcomes. You'll also play a pivotal role in developing others,...
Calibre Search
09 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Senior/Principal Rail Drainage Engineer
Calibre Search London, UK
Senior Rail Drainage Engineer North West Hybrid Working I'm currently working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Drainage Engineer to take a lead role in delivering drainage design packages across major rail and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved in the development of innovative drainage solutions while working closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile schemes. The role would suit someone with strong drainage design experience who is looking to take ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in delivering technically robust solutions. The Role As a Senior Rail Drainage Engineer, you'll: Lead the delivery of drainage design packages for rail and infrastructure projects Produce and review drainage calculations, technical reports, drawings and...
Aldwych Consulting
06 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Senior / Principal Highways & Infrastructure Engineer
Aldwych Consulting London, UK
Senior / Principal Highways & Infrastructure Design Engineer - Development Infrastructure Are you a Senior or Principal Engineer with strong development infrastructure experience? Do you have the technical ability and ambition to help build a new team? A rapidly growing and lively transportation consultancy , with offices across the UK, is looking to establish a new London development infrastructure team , delivering detailed highways and drainage design packages for developer clients. They are looking for a Senior or Principal Highways & Infrastructure Design Engineer to become the first engineer in the new team, with the opportunity to help shape its growth, mentor junior engineers and ultimately build and manage a team around you. The role will involve taking projects from concept through to detailed design and technical approval , covering development-related highways, drainage and flood risk. The Role You will work on a range of development...
Aldwych Consulting
06 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Senior / Principal Highway Design Engineer
Aldwych Consulting Manchester, UK
Senior / Principal Highway & Infrastructure Design Engineer - Manchester Location: Manchester Salary: 46,000 - 65,000 DOE Type: Full-Time Permanent The Opportunity An established, employee-owned international engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Highway & Infrastructure Design Engineer to join its growing team in Manchester . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced highway engineer to take a leading role within a highly respected transport and infrastructure group, delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure schemes across a varied portfolio of complex projects. You'll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside transport planners, engineers and designers, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects, lead technical delivery and contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester team. The Role You will take a leading role in the design and delivery of highway and...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Tamworth, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs London, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Leeds, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Bristol, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Exeter, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Lancashire, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
Ja
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Jacobs Glasgow, UK
Principal Civil Engineer (Transmission & Distribution) Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Engineer - Civils to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high-voltage (HV) AIS/GIS substations (132-400 kV), HVDC converter stations, overhead line (OHL) interfaces and underground cable projects. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector. Key Responsibilities: Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant...
TT
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Structural Engineer
Tetra Tech Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, UK
Principal Structural Engineer Building Engineering Milton Keynes Shape the Future of Residential and Public Infrastructure This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable and collaborative structural engineer to take a leading technical role within our Building Engineering team. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering multidisciplinary building projects across residential, public sector, and commercial developments. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for mentoring others, influencing project outcomes, and contributing to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. You will play a key role in shaping the future of engineering delivery at Tetra Tech. Purpose and Scope of the Role You will join the Building Engineering team in Milton Keynes, where you will lead both new-build structural design and the structural investigation, assessment, and reporting of...
TT
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Principal Structural Engineer
Tetra Tech Glasgow, UK
Principal Structural Engineer Building Structures Glasgow As our pipeline continues to strengthen, with particular focus on the renewable energy market, we have an excellent opportunity for a highly capable and collaborative structural engineer to take a leading technical role within our Building Structures team. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering multidisciplinary building projects across the Energy sector along with a mix of residential, public sector, and commercial developments. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for mentoring others, influencing project outcomes, and contributing to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions. You will play a key role in shaping the future of engineering delivery at Tetra Tech. Purpose and Scope of the Role You will join the Building Structures team in Glasgow, where you will lead the structural design and integration of...
TT
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Civil Engineer
Tetra Tech Edinburgh, UK
Join Tetra Tech as a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer and take a leading role in delivering high-impact, technically complex projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Purpose & Scope of the Role Based in our Edinburgh office, this role places you at the heart of our Northern Ireland team, working closely with colleagues in Belfast while delivering projects across Scotland, Northern Ireland and beyond. You will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes, contributing to multidisciplinary projects and supporting the growth of our regional capability. This is a varied and technically engaging position with clear opportunities to progress into leadership. Your Impact in this position You will play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to completion-balancing technical excellence, commercial awareness and client engagement. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and...
TT
05 Oct, 2026
Permanent
Senior Civil Engineer
Tetra Tech Belfast, UK
Join Tetra Tech as a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer and take a leading role in delivering high-impact, technically complex projects within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. Purpose & Scope of the Role Based in our Belfast office, this role places you at the heart of our Northern Ireland team, working closely with colleagues in Edinburgh while delivering projects across Northern Ireland, Scotland and beyond. You will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure schemes, contributing to multidisciplinary projects and supporting the growth of our regional capability. This is a varied and technically engaging position with clear opportunities to progress into leadership. Your Impact in this position You will play a key role in delivering projects from concept through to completion-balancing technical excellence, commercial awareness and client engagement. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will ensure projects are delivered on time and...
Aldwych Consulting
29 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Associate / Associate Director / Technical Director
Aldwych Consulting Norwich, UK
Associate / Associate Director / Technical Director - Civil Engineering Location: Norwich Salary: 70,000 - 95,000 DOE Type: Full-Time Permanent I'm working with a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a senior Civil Engineer to lead its civil engineering team in Norwich. The business works across sectors including data centres, energy, pharmaceuticals, logistics, retail, highways, residential and public sector projects , offering a varied and technically strong project portfolio. This is a key role within the Norwich office, managing a small existing civils team with the opportunity to grow the team and develop the wider civil engineering offering . The role is open to candidates at Associate, Associate Director or Technical Director level , depending on experience. The Role You'll combine technical leadership, project delivery, people management and client development. Key responsibilities will include: Leading...
Aldwych Consulting
26 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Senior / Principal Civil Engineer
Aldwych Consulting London, UK
Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure Location: London Type: Full-Time Permanent Sector: Development Infrastructure - Highways, Drainage & Infrastructure Design Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - London I'm working with a highly regarded engineering consultancy that is continuing to expand its London operation and is looking to appoint an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer to join the team. The consultancy has an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of work across the residential, commercial, retail, education, healthcare and regeneration sectors , delivering development infrastructure solutions from planning through to detailed design and construction. This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and play an important role in the continued growth of the London office. The Role You'll be involved in...
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