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Senior Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment LtdTamworth, Staffordshire🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This Senior Civil Engineer role offers exciting technical ownership of major water sector projects within a fast-growing consultancy, with a competitive salary and a hybrid work model for flexibility. You'll thrive here if you enjoy project leadership, technical problem-solving, and contributing to a collaborative team environment, with genuine long-term progression opportunities. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career!

Quick overview

Salary£45k - £55k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationTamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Stakeholder ManagementAutoCAD

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

8 Years' Experience

  • 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.

Benefits & Culture

  • 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.

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