Principal Civil Engineer

Ringwood, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 plus benefits
Hybrid working available

I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a leading consultancy based in Ringwood. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer who wants real influence, technical ownership and the chance to shape projects and standards rather than being one of many in a large corporate structure.

This Principal Civil Engineer role is anchored to the Ringwood office, working closely with a strong regional team while supporting major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. Projects are client-led and national in nature, offering variety and technical challenge alongside a sensible hybrid working balance.

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

About You
* 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

Why Apply
This Principal Civil Engineer position offers influence, responsibility and long term progression. The salary on offer is £60,000 – £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, flexibility and the opportunity to shape high-profile development projects within a supportive consultancy environment.

Eligibility to Apply
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

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.

Company

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Penguin Recruitment

Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.

Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.

Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).