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Principal civil engineer

Glasgow (North Lanarkshire)
Permanent
Penguin Recruitment
Civil engineer
£50,000 - £60,000 a year
Posted: 12 October
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD101025B

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: GBP50,000 : GBP60,000



This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a trusted, industry:leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to a range of high:profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields. They are searching for a driven, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and head:up a newly:established team of professionals, based near the lively, diverse city of Glasgow.



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

* Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you can bring to the role)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Access to a range of high:profile projects across the region
* Influencing the development of the company



Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Overseeing the design of a wide array of engineering developments
* Managing the day:to:day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and successful delivery/implementation
* Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the company
* Managing clients and stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, amending, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
* Adhering to and enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the companys business development, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.



Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* A Degree in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK:based consultancy
* Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
* Proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
* Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
* Experience of managing both projects and people
* Considerable 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:

* Prior experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
* Some 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.

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