OverviewPrincipal / Senior Civil Engineer – Location: Central London – Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE) – Start Date: ASAP.

Join a well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy based in the heart of Central London, seeking a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer with 5+ years’ experience in drainage, highways, and road design.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing civils team (currently 8 people), within a supportive London office of 19, and a wider business of around 60 professionals. You’ll work across a diverse project portfolio – including industrial, commercial, residential, retail, healthcare, and leisure developments – while playing a key role in project delivery and team leadership.

They’re looking for someone who brings technical expertise and leadership, but also a positive, team-focused mindset, with a passion for creative problem-solving.

Why Join

Fast-track route to senior management within a growing and ambitious business

Excellent work-life balance with hybrid working options

Support for Chartership (ICE or IStructE), including structured training and mentoring

A friendly, social team culture, with regular events and a collaborative environment

A diverse and busy project pipeline, offering real variety and responsibility

Clear career progression path with a focus on internal promotion

Salary and Benefits

25 days’ holiday (plus additional days based on length of service)

Option to buy/sell annual leave

Annual bonus scheme (based on personal and company performance)

Company pension scheme with access to independent pension advice

Employee Assistance Programme, offering legal, financial, and personal support

ICE/IStructE Chartership support and structured CPD

Regular social events and team-building activities

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading and mentoring a team of engineers from apprentice to experienced levels

Client liaison for project delivery and developing new opportunities

Designing drainage, roads, earthworks, and infrastructure across a variety of sectors

Producing drawings from concept through to construction stage

Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Service Reports, and SuDS designs

Working on technical approvals for Section 104, 38, 278 and other relevant consents

Carrying out site audits, feasibility studies, and swept path assessments

What You’ll Need

A degree in Civil Engineering (or similar)

At least 5 years’ experience in UK civil engineering consultancy work

Strong report writing skills – e.g. Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements

Experience with AutoCAD and drainage design software such as Micro Drainage

Familiarity with Auto Track for swept path analysis

Working knowledge of ground modelling software for road and earthworks design

If you''re a motivated and experienced engineer looking to step up into a leadership role within a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team where your ideas, expertise, and career ambitions are genuinely valued

Job Info

Job Title: Principal / Senior Civil Engineer

Company: RGB London

Location: Central London

Posted: Sep 4th 2025

Closes: Oct 5th 2025

Sector: Contract

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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