Principal Civil Engineer

About the role

I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a leading consultancy based in Ringwood. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who wants real influence, technical ownership and the chance to shape projects and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and review highways, drainage and external works designs.
• Deliver S38, S278, S104 and S98 schemes through approval and construction.
• Produce and review drainage strategies, SuDS and pumping station designs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage technical risk.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and contractors.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and drive technical quality across teams.

Required profile

• Degree or HNC qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Strong experience delivering development infrastructure projects.
• Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• Chartered or clearly progressing toward professional accreditation.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• MicroDrainage
• InfoDrainage

What we offer

• Salary £60,000 – £75,000 plus benefits.
• Hybrid working available.
• Flexibility and supportive consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to shape high‑profile development projects.