Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0301L26
Location: Greater London
Salary: GBP52,000 : GBP62,000
This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, a fresh, exciting Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry:leading team of design professionals from the ground up, in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a skilled, keen Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non:infrastructure design, who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of design engineers, based in the lively, culturally:diverse region of Greater London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
: Highly:competitive salary
: Employee Pension Scheme
: Generous annual leave package
: Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
: Life Insurance Scheme
: Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including career progression opportunities
: Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
: Actively contributing to the future direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
* Leading a fresh:faced team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing infrastructure and non:infrastructure design projects
* Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the companys Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
* Demonstrable experience of working with water:based, non:infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment plants, etc.)
* Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
* 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 Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a cognate discipline
* Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and producing 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.