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Principal Civil Engineer

Emtech RecruitmentHyde Park, Leeds🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

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Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Hyde Park, Leeds, United Kingdom
Posted
2 days ago

Job Description

Principal Civil Engineer - Leeds Location: Leeds<br />Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience<br />Job Type: Permanent<br />Working:

Hybrid / Flexible Emtech Recruitment is currently working with a leading engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal-level engineer to take a key role within a multidisciplinary team, working on a varied range of projects across the built environment.

The Role As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be involved in the design and delivery of a diverse range of projects, providing technical leadership and supporting the development of the wider engineering team. Current projects include:

Residential developments<br />Commercial buildings<br />Schools and hospitals<br />Industrial projects<br />Waste handling and recycling facilities<br />Prison and public-sector buildings<br />Decarbonisation and energy-related projectsYour responsibilities will include:

Producing and overseeing technical designs, calculations and specifications<br />Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers<br />Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams<br />Managing project delivery, priorities and resources<br />Liaising with clients, contractors and other stakeholders<br />Maintaining high technical and quality standards<br />Supporting the continued growth and development of the Leeds team Requirements The successful candidate will ideally have:

A degree or Master's qualification in Civil Engineering<br />10+ years' experience within civil and structural engineering<br />Strong experience designing and delivering complex construction projects<br />Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards Chartership<br />Good knowledge of relevant design standards, codes and regulations<br />Experience with industry-standard civil/structural engineering software<br />Strong communication and client-facing skills<br />A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative approach<br />A full UK driving licence What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package<br />Hybrid and flexible working options<br />Excellent opportunities for career progression<br />Ongoing professional development and training<br />Pension scheme with employer contribution<br />Life insurance<br />Support with professional memberships and subscriptions<br />Employee discounts and healthcare benefits<br />Generous annual leave entitlement, including birthday leave and holiday tradingThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer looking to join a growing consultancy and take on greater technical and project responsibility.

For more information, or to discuss the role confidentially, contact Mike Power at Emtech Recruitment

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