Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD251125E
Location: Based near Glasgow
Salary: GBP50,000 : GBP60,000
This is a great opportunity to join my client, a trusted eco‑conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across landscape architecture, planning and civil engineering fields, they are currently searching for a capable, passionate Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to win, manage and successfully deliver a number of challenging projects. You will have a hand in building and leading a newly‑established team of design engineers, based near the lively, cultural city of Glasgow.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with a focus on career progression
* Opportunities to win and deliver a diverse selection of infrastructure engineering projects
* Proactively influencing the direction of the company
Responsibilities
* Delivering a number of exciting projects and developments
* Leading the day:to:day running of projects, at all stages from inception through to successful delivery and implementation
* Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their careers, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Managing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements
* Enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company’s business development strategies, acting as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required Skills and Experience
* A UK Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy (or Local Authority) 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 (including Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of writing, checking and amending reports for submission
* Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
* 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
* A UK Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant 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 this vacancy.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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