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Principal Civil Engineer

United Kingdom, Nottingham · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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BSP Consulting has an immediate vacancy for a Principal Civil Engineer Nottingham, to work within our experienced civil engineering design team. The role will involve the design and drafting of civil engineering works across multiple sectors, including residential, industrial, commercial, and others. Project types range from multi‑storey developments to small housing schemes, with construction values typically between £250,000 and £30m. Many schemes are delivered to BIM Level 2 standards. Design work is primarily undertaken using InfoDrainage and Civil 3D, with final drawings produced in AutoCAD.

Job Responsibility

  • Management, design, and drafting of a wide range of civil engineering schemes
  • Section 278 / Section 38 highway works for adoption
  • Section 104 / Section 185 drainage works for adoption
  • Private levels and private drainage design
  • External works design
  • Cut and fill analysis and earthworks design
  • Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) design
  • Liaison with local authorities, water companies, the Environment Agency, and project stakeholders
  • Design and drafting of civil engineering works across multiple sectors
  • Deputise for the team leader, supporting the planning and organisation of tasks, people, and resources
  • Checking and overseeing team designs and calculations
  • Contributing to and developing design standards
  • Sharing technical knowledge across the team
  • Influencing and shaping technical solutions
  • Quoting for new works and managing project finances and monitoring budgets
  • Representing the civil engineering discipline and BSP Consulting on multi‑disciplinary projects

Requirements

  • Specific experience in the use of AutoCAD for technical drawing
  • A strong background of Degree level Civil Engineering and a logical analytical approach to problem solving
  • Civil3D or PDS, InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage software experience
  • Knowledge of the construction industry and basic health and safety
  • 10+ years of relevant technical experience
  • Strong client‑care skills
  • Effective communicator in written English and verbal communication
  • Solid understanding of the construction industry, current design standards, and health and safety requirements
  • Experience with InfoDrainage, Civil 3D for design, and AutoCAD for technical drawing
  • A strong background of English, Mathematics and a logical analytical approach to problem solving
  • Hold a degree in a relevant subject, or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience
  • Fully computer‑literate, with confident and competent use of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Applicants will ideally be required to provide two references

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Mentorship towards ICE Chartership can be provided where required

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