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Principal civil engineer

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Permanent
Tiptopjob
Civil engineer
€55,000 a year
Posted: 10 December
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612D25

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: GBP50,000 : GBP60,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join a client, an innovative, eco-conscious multidisciplinary consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are actively seeking a professional, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a range of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based on the outskirts of Glasgow.

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

* Highly-competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Flexible working opportunities
* 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 developmental direction 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 throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing a variety of aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
* Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies, 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 Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant subject
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* 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 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 relevant 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 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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