Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure
Lead planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects, managing bids and client relations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Design innovative engineering solutions that meet design briefs and regulatory standards. • Prepare high-quality bid submissions and manage client relationships to win work. • Draft and evaluate engineering standards and specifications. • Deliver small- to medium-scale projects on schedule and within plan. • Define and improve processes, equipment, and systems for cost and quality optimization. • Manage contracts and relationships with service providers to ensure successful outcomes. • Develop products that satisfy customer needs using best-in-class approaches. • Share and apply engineering knowledge through established knowledge-management systems. • Maintain professional accreditation and stay current with industry best practices. • Conduct engineering inspections and recommend remedial actions for compliance. • Identify and implement continuous process improvements. • Build strong client relationships and support senior colleagues on key accounts. • Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders with strong people skills.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design solutions
- ▸bid submissions
- ▸project delivery
- ▸process optimization
- ▸contract management
- ▸product development
What You Bring
Leeds or Newcastle Office – hybrid role, three days a week in the office. We are seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of a range of infrastructure projects. This client‑facing position involves preparing high‑quality bids, managing client relations through delivery, project management and close‑out, and overseeing construction and maintenance of critical facilities such as roads, railways, bridges, dams, pipelines, power plants, and sewage systems. You will help grow the UK Transport business by shaping engineering solutions that meet functional, regulatory, and sustainability standards. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and be chartered or progressing to chartered status. • Possess 6–10 years of civil engineering experience, including supervising junior engineers for 7–12 months. • Experienced in highway and infrastructure design, including drainage design. • Demonstrated advanced expertise in engineering design, development, testing, and compliance. • Proficient with Highways England/DMRB, Water UK Sewerage guidance, and local authority design standards. • Skilled in Civils 3D, Infodrainage, project scheduling, and business requirements analysis. • Exhibit decision‑making quality, complexity management, accountability, process optimization, effective communication, and planning alignment. • Display focused, persistent, adaptable, confident demeanor and composure under pressure, with empathetic and influential interpersonal style.
Requirements
- ▸chartered
- ▸6‑10yrs
- ▸civils3d
- ▸infodrainage
- ▸dmrb
- ▸decision‑making
Benefits
The role offers the chance to lead impactful infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, backed by a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement, as we will assess how their skills and background align with the role.
Work Environment
Hybrid