Job DescriptionPrincipal / Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Didcot | Hybrid Working: 1-2 Days in Office

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to lead the delivery of innovative infrastructure projects?
We're working with a respected, long-established consultancy known for its expertise in infrastructure design, transport planning, and development-led civil engineering. With a strong pipeline of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, they're now looking for a Principal or Associate-level Civil Engineer to take a key leadership role.

In this position, you'll provide technical leadership, oversee project teams, and be a trusted advisor to clients. Your strategic thinking and engineering know-how will directly shape how complex infrastructure projects are delivered from concept to completion.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading multi-disciplinary project teams on infrastructure and development projects




• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance on designs and reports




• Managing client relationships and supporting business development




• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team growth




• Delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable engineering solutions

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in civil engineering project leadership




• Strong background in development infrastructure - highways, drainage, earthworks, etc.




• Comfortable managing projects, teams, and client expectations




• Experience with design tools such as Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, or similar




• Chartered or working towards chartership (CEng/MICE )

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus




• Private health, dental & vision insurance




• Generous paid time off & holidays




• Pension with company contribution




• Ongoing CPD & career progression opportunities




• Flexible working hours & hybrid working




• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture




• Exciting projects with real community impact

If you're looking to step into a leadership role where your ideas, experience, and technical expertise will make a tangible difference - this could be the opportunity for you.

For a confidential chat, contact Will Herman on 07581 619823, or apply now to find out more.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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