Principal Civil Engineer

External closing date:

Saturday, October 31, 2026 At Skanska, we're shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world's largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in our internal design consultancy Skanska Technology working closely with our construction businesses to design and build complex civil engineering projects nationwide - combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.

Skanska Technology Limited (STL) is an expanding in-house engineering design consultancy supporting projects across the water, heavy industrial, power and design and build sectors. Based in our Bridgend office, you'll join a flexible team and work across multiple sectors to support exciting projects.

We are currently looking for a Principal Civil Engineer who will be responsible for the management and technical design delivery of a portfolio of small projects or of a larger project.

As the Principal Civil Engineer, you will:

• Prepare outline & detailed civil/structural design, calculations, clear and well-structured reports, drawings and other deliverables in accordance with the relevant design standards.
• Manage the planning, direction and control of tasks, people and resources to deliver successful projects to agreed time and cost expectations.
• Prepare and control project budgets and have a good level of commercial and contractual understanding.
• Lead and guide a team and develop staff to meet technical and managerial needs.
• Work collaboratively with clients, contractors and the supply chain to understand and develop project objectives.

We are looking for:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or suitable alternative qualification.
• Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body.
• Good working knowledge, understanding and experience of the applicable Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice and ability to mentor and manage others.
• Experienced in structural design using common building materials.
• Technical design & management experience on multi-disciplinary projects.
• UK/EEC driving licence.

What we offer:

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you'd like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 - Option 5 & 1.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.