Principal Civil EngineerLocation: BirminghamSalary: £62,000 - £70,000 plus benefits I am recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a respected consultancy delivering major residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer who wants to lead complex infrastructure design, influence project direction and help shape a growing civil engineering team. This Principal Civil Engineer role involves taking ownership of highways, drainage and external works design across high-profile schemes. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and technicians and ensure infrastructure delivery meets the highest standards. The role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, client interaction and setting technical direction within multidisciplinary project teams. Key Responsibilities\* Lead and check highways design including S38 and S278 schemes\* Oversee drainage strategies, S104 and S98 submissions and detailed surface water design\* Develop SuDS features, foul pumping stations and balancing facilities\* Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and UK Building Standards\* Coordinate with clients, local authorities, project managers and design teams\* Mentor engineers and technicians, supporting technical development\* Contribute to project planning, resourcing, budgeting and programme delivery About You\* HNC, HND or degree qualified in Civil Engineering\* Strong background in development infrastructure design\* Confident using AutoCAD and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage\* Chartered or actively progressing toward professional accreditation\* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Why ApplyThis Principal Civil Engineer position offers responsibility, influence and progression. The salary on offer is £62,000 - £75,000 plus benefits, with hybrid working, structured development and the opportunity to shape nationally significant infrastructure projects within a supportive consultancy environment. Eligibility to ApplyApplicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years recruitment experience.