Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Competitive Salary

Reference Code

BBBH32077_1758191395

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer (Residential Projects)


Location: Hybrid - Leeds / Home

Outisde IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to lead in the design and delivery of infrastructure for residential projects across the UK. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the technical, aspects of civil engineering within housing developments, ensuring innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that meet client, regulatory, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Delivery
    • Lead design and coordination of highways, drainage, utilities, and site infrastructure.
    • Ensure compliance with UK planning policy, Building Regulations, Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), Sewers for Adoption (SfA), and local authority standards.
    • Apply advanced knowledge of software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, PDS) to guide project delivery.

Requirements

Essential

  • Minimum 10+ years civil engineering experience with a focus on UK residential development.
  • Proven track record in leading design and delivery of housing schemes.
  • Strong understanding of UK planning system, Section 38/104/106 agreements, and NHBC standards.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) or equivalent
  • Experience in Design & Build contracts and working with major housebuilders.
  • Knowledge of BIM processes and digital design delivery.
  • Experience in sustainability frameworks (e.g., BREEAM Communities, net-zero infrastructure design).
  • Business development and work-winning experience.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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