Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer – Frankfurt An excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer to join a growing, design-focused engineering consultancy, taking a leading role in the delivery of complex infrastructure and development projects across Germany. This is a senior position offering the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the business. Location: Frankfurt Salary: €70,000 - 95,000 + package benefits Job Description: This position offers the opportunity to take technical and operational ownership of a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, supporting delivery from initial feasibility and design through to construction. You will lead engineering teams, oversee technical quality and work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative, sustainable and commercially successful solutions. Day-to-day duties will vary but could include: - Lead the civil engineering design and delivery of complex infrastructure and development projects from feasibility through to construction. - Take responsibility for technical quality, design compliance and overall project outcomes. - Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, reports, specifications and technical drawings. - Oversee the design of highways, transportation infrastructure, drainage, SuDS, earthworks and site development. - Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with structural, environmental, geotechnical and other engineering specialists. - Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery against programme, budget and quality requirements. - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians, supporting their professional development. - Build and maintain strong client relationships, leading technical meetings, presentations and workshops. - Support business development activities, including proposals, identifying new opportunities and developing existing client relationships. - Ensure compliance with relevant German regulations, Eurocodes, local authority requirements and industry standards. - Promote sustainable engineering solutions, health and safety and continuous improvement across the team. Qualifications & Experience required: - Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master's degree desirable). - Typically 10+ years' experience within civil engineering design. - Proven experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure and development projects. - Strong technical knowledge of highway design, drainage, flood risk management, earthworks and site development. - Experience working with German and/or European engineering standards, regulations and approval processes. - Previous experience managing, mentoring and developing engineering teams. - Strong client-facing experience, including stakeholder management and technical presentations. - Commercial awareness and experience supporting project budgets, profitability and business development. - Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and drainage design software such as MicroDrainage, InfoDrainage or Causeway Flow. - Knowledge of BIM processes and standards. - Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. ICE, Ingenieurkammer or comparable European professional body) preferred. - German and English language skills at C1 level. - Valid driving licence and right to work in Germany. PLEASE NOTE German and English language are a must for this role. Therefore, we cannot consider anyone below a B2 level. If you are interested in this position, please feel free to apply through this link or contact Meike Tomlinson or Fiona Cooper via LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group on 0044 (0) 1332 653 911. If this role isn't right for you, please follow The Resolute Group on LinkedIn and view our website for all our latest opportunities. All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. The Resolute Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all prospective professionals. No individual will be unjustly discriminated against. This includes but is not limited to, discrimination because of age, colour, nationality, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, and political beliefs.