Principal Civil Engineer

Tamworth
Hybrid: Flexible working available

Join a respected and fast-growing engineering consultancy working at the forefront of the UK water sector. This specialist firm prides itself on a collaborative, quality-driven culture and delivers innovative design solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects nationwide.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you''ll take a leading role in the technical delivery of civil design projects, guiding a talented engineering team and ensuring excellence across every stage of design and construction. This role offers the chance to shape high-profile projects, influence strategy, and contribute to the sustainable development of essential water infrastructure.

• Lead and oversee the civil design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects.

• Produce and review technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings.

• Undertake design calculations and analysis using appropriate industry software.

• Coordinate civil design with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering disciplines.

• Conduct site visits, inspections, and provide technical support during construction.

• Mentor junior engineers, review deliverables, and maintain technical quality.

• Support business development through input into bids, proposals, and client engagement.

• Ensure compliance with UK standards, health and safety legislation, and quality procedures.

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards professional status (ICE/IStructE/CIWEM).

• Minimum 8 years'' experience delivering civil engineering designs in the UK water sector.

• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficient in design tools such as Tekla, TEDDS, STAAD, or AutoCAD.

• Strong understanding of UK design codes, Eurocodes, and water industry standards.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus.

• Employer pension contribution and life insurance.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• 25 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Professional membership support and ongoing CPD.

• Opportunities for rapid career progression in a dynamic, forward-thinking business.

• A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, collaboration, and sustainable project delivery.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years'' recruitment experience.