Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD081125A
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, industry‑leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to expand their geographical reach by establishing a brand new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to an array of exciting projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are seeking a driven, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to take on a diverse array of challenging projects. You will lead a newly‑established team of design professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer
* Highly‑competitive salary (commensurate with the experience you bring to the role)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Access to a diverse selection of projects across the region
* Proactively influencing the developmental direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer
* Leading a number of exciting engineering developments in a design capacity
* Managing the day‑to‑day running of engineering projects, including aspects such as budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and delivery/implementation
* Providing support and mentorship to colleagues throughout their careers, focusing on encouraging Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Managing clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, amending, and submitting various technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
* Proactively enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company’s business development strategies, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer
* A Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
* Hold Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK‑based consultancy setting
* Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of drainage network modelling and earthworks design
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)
* Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
* Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
* 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
* Hold a Master’s Degree (or higher qualification) in Civil Engineering
* 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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