Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0612E25
Location: Based near Edinburgh
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, passionate Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a number of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a fresh team of design engineers, based near the beautiful, cultural Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working opportunities
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
- Actively contributing to the development of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
*Overseeing and delivering a number of exciting projects and developments
*Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
*Overseeing a number of project aspects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
*Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects, alike
*Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from the public and private sectors
*Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
*Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
*Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
*Contributing 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) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant discipline
*Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM)
*Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
*Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
*Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
*Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
*Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports and other technical documents
*Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
*Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
*Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
*Hold 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 Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline
- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
- Experience 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.