Principal Civil Engineer

Are you a Principal or Senior civil engineering professional looking to take ownership of complex, high-value infrastructure projects? As a Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll lead design excellence across mission-critical developments while shaping standards, mentoring teams, and influencing delivery at the earliest stages. What’s in it for you Technical Leadership & Ownership – You’ll take the lead on civil engineering design for large-scale data centre and infrastructure projects, setting direction from concept through delivery and ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and buildable. Early-Stage Influence – Working closely with clients and internal stakeholders, you’ll shape masterplanning, site feasibility and earthworks strategies, giving you real influence at the point where key engineering decisions are made. Mentorship & Team Development – Your experience will directly support the development of junior and mid-level engineers. Through guidance, review, and coaching, you’ll help grow capability across the team while strengthening overall design quality. Professional Growth & Visibility – As a senior technical authority, you’ll gain exposure across regional and global programmes, positioning yourself for further progression into technical leadership or discipline management roles. Values-Driven Environment – Join a collaborative culture built on Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity and Supportiveness, where expertise is recognised and quality is never compromised. Essential Skills / Experience • Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent) • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership • Proven experience delivering civil engineering design for large, complex projects • Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, external works and infrastructure design • Confidence leading technical delivery, reviews and client engagement • Solid understanding of relevant codes, standards and regulatory requirements In addition, you will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions, investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. you can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support. Company Overview Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines. Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance. As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry, we offer genuine opportunities for progression—many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues, while receiving the recognition you deserve. Ready to take the lead? Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary together.