Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No: CJD0301J26
Location: Based near Glasgow
Salary: GBP 50,000 – GBP 60,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an exciting, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing an industry‑leading team of design professionals in the water and wider civil engineering sectors. They are on the lookout for a skilled, enthusiastic 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 professionals, based just a stone’s throw away from the lively, multicultural city of Glasgow.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave package
* Opportunities to pursue flexible/hybrid working
* Life Insurance Scheme
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the local region
* Actively contributing to the future of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include
* Overseeing and delivering a diverse array of projects and developments
* Leading a newly established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing all elements of design projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery/implementation
* Managing a range of water‑based infrastructure and non‑infrastructure design projects
* Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, 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 representative
Required skills and experience
* A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar field
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK‑based consultancy
* Demonstrable experience of working with water‑based, non‑infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, treatment plants, etc.)
* Experience of 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
* A UK Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
* Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and 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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