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Principal civil engineer

Edinburgh Technopole
Permanent
Penguin Recruitment
Civil engineer
£50,000 - £60,000 a year
Posted: 21 December
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2012G25

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: GBP50,000 : GBP60,000



This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a highly:regarded, eco:conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a new office location in beautiful Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are actively seeking a skilled, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects across the region. You will have a genuine hand in establishing and leading a team of design professionals, based in the scenic, culturally:significant Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.



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

: Competitive salary (depending on your skills, qualification, and experience)

: Employee Pension Scheme

: Generous annual leave entitlement

: Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

: Working on exciting infrastructure projects across the region

: Proactively influencing the development and future of the company



Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Overseeing several projects and developments
* Managing the day:to:day running of projects at all stages of the process, from inception through to successful delivery and implementation
* Providing mentorship and support to colleagues as they progress through their careers, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Building and maintaining important professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and more
* Subscribing to and promoting company policies, procedures, and best practice
* Enforcing the appropriate health and safety standards and regulations at all times
* Contributing to the companys business development strategies, acting as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.



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

* A UK Bachelors Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience in a design:based role, within a UK:based consultancy setting
* Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports and other technical documents for submission
* Experience of managing people and projects within the sector
* Prior experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, influencing Business Development (BD)
* 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) in a related discipline

: Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments

: Experience of preparing Transport Assessments

: 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

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