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Principal Civil Engineer

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Hampshire / Oxfordshire / Cambridge (Hybrid)

Salary: D.O.E

Role purpose:

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects and support the management of a growing civil engineering team.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead civil engineering design for drainage, highways and external works

- Oversee S278 and S38 infrastructure schemes

- Manage and coordinate engineering teams and resources

- Review and approve technical design outputs

- Manage project budgets and commercial delivery

- Prepare and write fee proposals

- Mentor and develop junior engineers

- Attend client meetings and lead technical discussions

- Support business development and bid input

- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and design codes

Skills and experience:

- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

- Strong consultancy background in civil engineering

- Experience managing teams and complex infrastructure projects

- Strong drainage and highways design knowledge

- Commercial and project leadership experience

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Reference: 225123768

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CV-Library

Principal Civil Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Hampshire / Oxfordshire / Cambridge (Hybrid)

Salary: D.O.E

Role purpose:

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead complex infrastructure projects and support the management of a growing civil engineering team.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead civil engineering design for drainage, highways and external works

- Oversee S278 and S38 infrastructure schemes

- Manage and coordinate engineering teams and resources

- Review and approve technical design outputs

- Manage project budgets and commercial delivery

- Prepare and write fee proposals

- Mentor and develop junior engineers

- Attend client meetings and lead technical discussions

- Support business development and bid input

- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and design codes

Skills and experience:

- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

- Strong consultancy background in civil engineering

- Experience managing teams and complex infrastructure projects

- Strong drainage and highways design knowledge

- Commercial and project leadership experience

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Reference: 225123768

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