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Principal Civil Engineer

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Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Impington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Area of Expertise: Infrastructure

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary & Package: £55,000 to £65,000 + package (including Hybrid working)

Our client is an award winning multi disciplinary design consultancy and they are seeking Senior or Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team in Cambridge. We are dedicated to delivering sustainable developments throughout the UK.

What are we looking for.

We seek an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a talent to think outside the box, who enjoys a collaborative approach to developing pragmatic and innovative design solutions to the various technical and environmental challenges land development can present.

We ideally want – someone with 3-5 years proven experience of land development and good 2D CAD skills; experienced in preparing General Arrangement, plans and construction details and with some capability in developing 3D skills, and familiar with the following software

1. Autodesk CAD – Essential

2. Civils 3D design – Preferable

3. Site 3D – Preferable

4. Infodrainage /Microdrainage - essential

A proven knowledge/track record of preparing technical submission drawings for S38/S278 and S104 submissions.

Your key areas of knowledge and expertise:

HNC or BEng Civil Engineering degree

Consultancy/private sector development background with experience working on residential development.

Experience preparing highway and drainage designs for both private and adoptable works.

Experience in the production of technical drawings for tender and construction purposes for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Numerate and software literate including experience and knowledge of 3D modelling software, Microdrainage and AutoCAD.

Ideally good experience of the legal, planning, and technical consent, adoption and contract procedures for the design and implementation of highway and drainage in new developments and regeneration projects including Section 38/278 and/or Section 104 agreements.

Experience applying the principles, design codes and standards set out Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design guides, the SuDS Manual, DCG, etc.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about creating sustainable and successful developments. Collaboration with clients, teams, and community members is at the core of our approach to enhancing environments. Integrity and open communication are key to our work, even when it involves having challenging conversations. Join us in our mission to do the right thing and provide honest advice for the betterment of our communities.

We’re committed to supporting your career goals and ambitions every step of the way. Our focus is on providing opportunities for learning and development so you can be the best version of yourself

Reference: 225398262

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Principal Civil Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library

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Impington, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£55k - £65k Annual
Full-Time
Area of Expertise: Infrastructure

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary & Package: £55,000 to £65,000 + package (including Hybrid working)

Our client is an award winning multi disciplinary design consultancy and they are seeking Senior or Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing team in Cambridge. We are dedicated to delivering sustainable developments throughout the UK.

What are we looking for.

We seek an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with a talent to think outside the box, who enjoys a collaborative approach to developing pragmatic and innovative design solutions to the various technical and environmental challenges land development can present.

We ideally want – someone with 3-5 years proven experience of land development and good 2D CAD skills; experienced in preparing General Arrangement, plans and construction details and with some capability in developing 3D skills, and familiar with the following software

1. Autodesk CAD – Essential

2. Civils 3D design – Preferable

3. Site 3D – Preferable

4. Infodrainage /Microdrainage - essential

A proven knowledge/track record of preparing technical submission drawings for S38/S278 and S104 submissions.

Your key areas of knowledge and expertise:

HNC or BEng Civil Engineering degree

Consultancy/private sector development background with experience working on residential development.

Experience preparing highway and drainage designs for both private and adoptable works.

Experience in the production of technical drawings for tender and construction purposes for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Numerate and software literate including experience and knowledge of 3D modelling software, Microdrainage and AutoCAD.

Ideally good experience of the legal, planning, and technical consent, adoption and contract procedures for the design and implementation of highway and drainage in new developments and regeneration projects including Section 38/278 and/or Section 104 agreements.

Experience applying the principles, design codes and standards set out Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design guides, the SuDS Manual, DCG, etc.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about creating sustainable and successful developments. Collaboration with clients, teams, and community members is at the core of our approach to enhancing environments. Integrity and open communication are key to our work, even when it involves having challenging conversations. Join us in our mission to do the right thing and provide honest advice for the betterment of our communities.

We’re committed to supporting your career goals and ambitions every step of the way. Our focus is on providing opportunities for learning and development so you can be the best version of yourself
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Reference: 225398262

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