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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