RGB Recruitment Ltd
Principal Civil Engineer
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Principal Civil Engineer – Longbridge, Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Lead the growth of a thriving Civil Engineering team in Longbridge.
Are you an experienced Principal Civil Engineer looking for the opportunity to take ownership, lead projects, and help grow a successful Birmingham team? This is an exciting chance to join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy at a pivotal stage of expansion in the Midlands.
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the Longbridge office, leading the delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects while mentoring engineers and building strong client relationships.
About the Company
With nearly 40 years of industry experience, this respected consultancy has built a strong reputation across:
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Geo-Environmental Services
- Transport Planning
As investment continues across the Midlands, the Longbridge office is expanding its Civil Engineering capability, creating an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer to make a genuine impact.
The Role
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As Principal Civil Engineer, you'll combine technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, overseeing projects from concept through to completion while supporting the continued growth of the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design and delivery of infrastructure projects across residential and commercial developments.
- Mentor and support engineers and technicians, encouraging technical development and best practice.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
- Prepare, review and approve technical designs, reports, drawings and calculations.
- Ensure projects comply with Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 and Section 185 agreements.
- Manage project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
- Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities and supporting the growth of the Birmingham office.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and strengthen the Civil Engineering team.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in civil infrastructure design, particularly within residential development.
- Proven experience leading projects and managing client relationships.
- Strong knowledge of highways and drainage design, including relevant Section Agreements.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, WinDes (or equivalent design software).
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Chartered status (or working towards Chartership) would be advantageous.
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What's on Offer?
- £50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
- Matched pension contributions up to 4.5%.
- Opportunity to lead your own projects with genuine autonomy.
- Clear career progression within a growing multidisciplinary consultancy.
- Be part of an ambitious team driving the expansion of the Longbridge office.
For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.
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