Principal Civil Engineer

 

Description:

We are looking for a professionally qualified Senior / Principal Civil Engineer with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status to join our team. You would be part of a dynamic team and have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from city-wide masterplans through to parks and public realm projects including educational, arts and leisure, commercial and residential developments.

You Will Likely Have Between 6-9 Years Post-graduation Design Experience With The Ability To Think Through Complex Problems And Embrace Creative And Appropriate Solutions. You Will Have Strong Analysis, Engineering Design And Communication Skills. The Successful Candidate Will Have The Following Core Experience:
 

  • Technical design of key infrastructure systems including water, flood mitigation, drainage, highways and utilities.
  • Digital design and systems optimisation tools such as parametric earth movement modelling and information systems and 3D modelling
  • Site analysis including hydrology, utilities, ground condition and environmental conditions.
  • Defining briefs, developing strategies and undertaking feasibility studies in response to client needs.
     

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have a Sound Technical Base With Good Knowledge Of Relevant Infrastructure Standards, And An Ability To Adapt And Work With Other Relevant International Standards And Practices. He/she Will Also Have:
 

  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Experience in negotiating with technical stakeholders such as the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and water undertakers.
  • Experience in the production of accurate, high-quality drawings
  • Strong IT skills along with an ability to interpret and work with maps, plans and drawings
  • Experience of design software commonly used in the design of infrastructure associated with building-based projects. This could include Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, InfoDrainage (or similar), GIS, etc.
  • Awareness of BIM and its application on projects
  • A good understanding of sustainable development practice
  • The ability to work both individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst taking responsibility for the quality of their work.
  • The ability to liaise directly with clients, architects and other parties in a project’s professional team.
  • The ability to communicate confidently and to be able to adapt their approach to suit specific situations.
     

Any Of The Following Skills Would Also Be Welcome And Would Allow The Candidate To Contribute More Widely To Our Projects:
 

  • Experience of 3D parametric modelling such as Rhino/Grasshopper
  • Experience of design software used in energy and environmental analysis (IES VE, JPA SAP,Ladybug, Honeybee, DIVA, EnergyPlus etc.)
  • Environmental design of buildings
     

Professional Qualifications Are Expected To Include:
 

  • BSc/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of an appropriate professional body such as ICE, CIWEM (or similar)
     

Personal Attributes
 

  • Proactive person who enjoys working in a team environment
  • Good sense of humour
  • Passionate about building a better future
  • Enthusiastic person, who takes pride in his/ her work
  • Great eye for detail
  • Flexible, organised and good communicator

Organization Expedition Engineering Ltd
Industry Construction / Civil Engineer Jobs
Occupational Category Principal Civil Engineer
Job Location London,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2026-06-12 10:51 pm
Expires on 2026-07-27