Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2012J25
Location: Based near Glasgow
Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000
This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a highly regarded, 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 keen, skilled 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 determined team of design professionals, based just on the outskirts of the vibrant, creative city of Glasgow.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you bring to the role)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* 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 future development of the company
Responsibilities
* Overseeing and delivering a range of projects and developments
* Leading a newly established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing 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
* 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 Bachelors Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
* 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 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 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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