Principal Civil Engineer

Description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1312I25

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a trusted, proactive Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are actively seeking a capable, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a range of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based just on the outskirts of the lively, multicultural city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

- Competitive salary

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave allowance

- Flexible working

- Life Insurance Scheme

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the locality

- Actively contributing to the development of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developmentsLeading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Overseeing a variety of aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementationManaging a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projectsEstablishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholdersPreparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and more technical documentsEnforcing company policies, procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practiceUpholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all timesContributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant fieldChartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancyDemonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering designProficient software skills with packages including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submissionPrior experience of managing relevant projects and peopleExperience of managing client and stakeholder relationsOutstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsHold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant disciplineExperience of authoring Flood Risk AssessmentsExperience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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