Principal Civil Engineer

BWB Consulting • Birmingham, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

BWB Consulting is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering projects and support the development of engineers. The role delivers solutions for a diverse client base, including local authorities and national developers, across roads, levels, drainage and external works in adoptable and private developments. Projects span initial concepts, detailed design and commissioning.

The position combines hands-on technical engineering with project leadership. The Principal Civil Engineer will coordinate multidisciplinary contributions, manage design activities, maintain quality and programme requirements, build client relationships, engage with relevant stakeholders, mentor colleagues and promote sustainable design. BWB describes itself as an award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy, with a culture based on excellence, innovation, integrity, collaboration and sustainability.

Requirements

• Strong technical expertise in roads, levels, drainage and external works.
• Experience taking projects from concept through to delivery.
• Proficiency in relevant design software and confidence and willingness to learn new tools.
• Experience coordinating projects and working effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project priorities and client needs across public and private sectors.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical information to different audiences.
• A collaborative approach to leadership, including the ability to delegate, mentor and provide constructive guidance.
• Commitment to quality, professional integrity and sustainable engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary and detailed civil engineering designs, applying sound judgement to complex challenges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage design activities while maintaining quality, programme and commercial requirements.
• Use Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage or PDS to develop coordinated and efficient engineering solutions.
• Understand clients’ priorities, provide clear advice and maintain strong client relationships throughout projects.
• Liaise with planning authorities, statutory undertakers and national bodies to resolve issues and secure practical outcomes.
• Mentor engineers, review their work and share knowledge to help colleagues develop confidence and capability.
• Bring fresh ideas and embed sustainability into design and delivery.

Benefits

• Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance and long-service recognition.
• 25 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days, with the option to buy more.
• Hybrid working with three days in the office and flexible core hours.
• Westfield Health, a healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Fully funded training, Chartership support and paid professional subscriptions.
• Volunteering days, social events, discounts and savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed