Average Principal Engineer salary in Warwickshire

Principal Civil EngineerLocation: BirminghamSalary: £62,000 - £70,000 plus benefitsI 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 deliveryAbout 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 skillsWhy 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.

Principal Civil Engineer Our client, a leading consultancy in the engineering sector, is seeking a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to join their team. This permanent position sits within the energy industry, particularly focusing on substation, distribution, transmission, and power distribution projects.Job Responsibilities:Lead structural engineering design on major energy infrastructure projects.Deliver structural solutions for substations, transmission and distribution facilities, overhead line (OHL) structures, and power stations.Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians.Manage project delivery, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and our client's quality processes.Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project needs and provide expert guidance.Contribute to business development and proposal writing.Support the development of best practices and innovation within the team.Job Requirements:Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership.Proven experience in structural engineering design and delivery.Experience in one or more of the following: substations, transmission and distribution infrastructure, OHL projects, power stations.Strong understanding of UK design codes and standards.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to lead and inspire teams.Benefits:Work-life balance: Our client offers a hybrid working policy allowing you to work from home two days a week.Inclusivity & Belonging: A culture that welcomes applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.Flex your time: Flexibility to take one hour each day for personal activities and other arrangements to enhance work-life balance.Your development: Investment in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.If you are passionate about engineering and infrastructure with strong technical and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team

Principal Product Safety EngineerCoventry (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £55,000 - £60,000 + excellent benefitsThe OpportunityWe're supporting a major UK engineering programme within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. This is an opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary team working on complex systems that require rigorous safety assurance across the full engineering lifecycle. You'll play a key role in ensuring that product safety is embedded from concept through to delivery, working alongside systems, design, and project teams in a collaborative development environment.What You'll Be DoingDeliver product safety activities across complex engineering systems throughout the lifecycleSupport hazard identification, analysis, and risk management activitiesContribute to the development and maintenance of safety requirements and hazard logsProduce high-quality safety documentation and technical reportsEnsure alignment with the organisation's Safety Management System and governance processesCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate safety into design and developmentSupport continuous improvement of safety processes and methodologiesWork flexibly across evolving project requirements in a dynamic programme environmentWhat We're Looking ForExperience in Product Safety / Safety Engineering within a regulated industryUnderstanding of systems engineering and engineering lifecycle processesExperience with:Hazard analysis techniquesSafety requirements managementSafety case / assurance documentationStrong communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical reportsDegree qualified in Engineering (or equivalent experience)Experience in high-integrity sectors (e.g. defence, aerospace, nuclear, rail) is highly desirableThe TeamYou'll join a specialist safety engineering function supporting the delivery of complex, safety-critical systems. The team works closely with broader engineering disciplines to ensure safety is fully integrated into system design and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale, technically challenging programmes while developing your expertise in safety assurance.Why Apply?Join a rapidly expanding programme with long-term career opportunitiesWork on complex, high-impact engineering projectsBe part of a collaborative and supportive engineering environmentStrong focus on career development and progressionCompetitive salary and flexible workingAdditional InformationDue to the nature of the work, candidates must be a UK Citizen and eligible to obtain UK security clearance.Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.