Principal Civil Engineer

Bennett & Game are representing a fast-growing and award-winning Civil, Structural and Transport Planning consultancy. They are looking to employ a Principal and Senior Civil Engineer to join their expanding team. With a diverse client base ranging from local businesses to national house builders, commercial developers, regional contractors and local authorities, this is a role that promises genuine variety and responsibility.

Their work covers a broad range of sectors including residential, commercial and care-related developments, with involvement in large-scale schemes in the South of England. They contribute civil engineering input to planning stages and the design of associated on- and off-site infrastructure. The role offers exposure to complex projects from early feasibility through to delivery, within a consultancy environment that values technical quality, professional development and collaborative working.

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience.
• Quarterly bonus scheme of up to 10% of annual salary, with overage bonus if company targets are exceeded.
• 5% employer pension contribution (Standard Life).
• Private healthcare through Vitality, including active rewards.
• 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with your birthday off if it falls during the working week.
• Holiday buy & sell scheme - purchase up to 5 extra days, sell up to 4.
• Flexible hours (8am-6pm, core 10am-4pm) with the option of up to 2 days home working per week.
• Funded professional membership.
• Regular CPD, internal/external training and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.
• One annual paid community/charity day.
• Cycle to Work scheme and free flu vaccination.

As a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer, you will:

• Work within a design team delivering drainage systems, highway layouts and S278/S38 schemes.
• Undertake and manage resources for the design of:
  • Drainage systems (Sewers for Adoption, building regulations, SuDS Manual).
  • On- and off-site highways (DMRB, Manual for Streets).
• Manage civil engineering projects from planning through to detailed design, covering drainage, highways and external works.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage project budgets.
• Produce and review technical reports, designs and drawings, ensuring quality standards.
• Use AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent) with willingness to expand into other packages.
• Attend client meetings and site visits, liaising with developers, architects and local authorities.
• Mentor and train junior staff, reviewing their outputs and supporting professional development.
• Share knowledge and provide support across regional offices and departments.
• Co-operate with Quality Management Systems through design and administrative responsibilities.

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or working towards with the ICE.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy.
• Experience with local authorities, developers and architects across residential, commercial and care/retirement schemes.
• Varied experience delivering projects through the planning process (pre-app to condition discharge).
• Strong project management skills, particularly across drainage, highways and external works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 3D design software (Site 3D or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound engineering judgement and manage resources effectively.