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Principal civil engineer

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Permanent
Tiptopjob
Civil engineer
€55,000 a year
Posted: 26 January
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1001H26

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: GBP50,000 : GBP60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a market:leading, eco:conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by opening a new office location in bonnie Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are currently on the lookout for a driven, talented Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a diverse range of challenging projects across the region. You will have a genuine hand in establishing and leading a team of design professionals, based near the exciting, vibrant city of Glasgow.

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

* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Working on exciting infrastructure projects across the local region, and beyond
* Proactively influencing the development of the company


Responsibilities for the Role of Principal Civil Engineer Include

* Taking the lead on a number of high:profile infrastructure projects and developments
* Managing the day:to:day running of projects, from inception through to successful delivery and implementation
* Providing mentorship and support to colleagues as they progress within the company, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Establishing 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 at all times
* Enforcing the appropriate health and safety standards and regulations
* Contributing to the companys business development strategies, acting as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits, and more


Required Skills and Experience for the Role of Principal Civil Engineer Include

* A First Degree in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience in an infrastructure design role, within a UK consultancy or Local Authority
* Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of working on 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 industry
* Prior experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, influencing Business Development (BD) activity
* 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 Higher Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant field)
* Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and/or 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.

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