Principal Civil Engineer (CEng)

Principal Civil Engineer (CEng)

North West / North West Midlands Full-time Hybrid

• January 16, 2026

Role overview

A senior leadership role for a Chartered Civil Engineer with a strong client base, geo-structural design expertise, and the credibility to lead technically and commercially.

Key responsibilities

• Act as technical authority and reviewer for civil and geo-structural design
• Lead and sign off complex multi disciplinary engineering solutions
• Bring existing client relationships and actively generate new work
• Lead client meetings,fee proposals, and project strategy
• Apply practical construction experience to deliver buildable solutions
• Mentor seniorand junior engineers
• Support wider business development and regional growth

About you

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng, MICE or equivalent)
• Strong UK consultancy background with demonstrable client following
• Practical understanding of construction sequencing, risk, and delivery
• Confident in winning, leading, and retaining work
• Optional - Ambition to progress intoAssociate Director level