Principal Civil Engineer
Matchtech · West Midlands, England
Principal Civil Engineer at Matchtech, based in West Midlands, England, paying £60,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £60,000 per annum
- Location
- West Midlands, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 16 Dec 2026
Reference 610429
About the role
Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join its growing Birmingham team on a permanent basis. The role will support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of public sector highways and infrastructure projects, working with local authorities and other public sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and delivery of highways and infrastructure projects
- Manage project programmes, budgets and technical outputs
- Liaise directly with clients, stakeholders and local authorities
- Undertake and review highways, drainage and infrastructure designs
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant standards and industry guidance
- Mentor and develop engineers and technicians
- Support bids, fee proposals and framework commissions
Job Requirements:
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline
- Experience delivering highways and infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong understanding of highways design standards, including DMRB, Manual for Streets and local authority requirements
- Experience managing project teams and client relationships
- Proficiency with industry-standard civil engineering design software
- Chartered Engineer status, or progress towards professional chartership, would be advantageous
- Strong communication, technical leadership and project management skills
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on major public sector highways and infrastructure schemes
- Clear progression pathway and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you are an experienced Principal Civil Engineer with a strong background in highways and infrastructure consultancy, apply now to take the next step in your career with our client's growing Birmingham team.
Reference: 610429 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 16 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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