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Principal Engineer
Our Principal Engineers drive projects from concept to completion, managing design teams and reviewing technical output. Responsibilities include financial management, strategic client engagement, and mentoring, underpinned by strong leadership, technical insight, and commercial judgment.
The following outlines the responsibilities and requirements for fulfilling the Principal Engineer role at AWA.
Responsibilities
Strive to promote and adhere to AWA's Culture points
Preparation of reports, designs, specifications and contract documents for various project types
Management of projects, both large and small, from inception through to completion
Technically capable and willing to assist less experienced members of the team
To technically review designs produced by others and verify completeness to technical and company standards
Management of design teams
Liaison with other engineers/technicians to ensure updates to technical standards are maintained and disseminated to the team
Ensure that design briefs are completed satisfactorily
Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible
Supervise the preparation of contract documents
Operate the company management and admin system, quality control and document management in line with company policy
Identify and meet effectively the requirements and expectations of clients
Help to identify business opportunities
Facilitate efficient and economic delivery of projects by less senior engineers and technicians
Motivate other members of the team and wider community by providing coaching, training, mentoring and CPD delivery
Assist in the production of fee estimates and bids
Monitor and manage the financial health of project fees. Work within the fee of each project and assist others to do likewise
Manage resources, costs and change control to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget
Expand relationships with clients whenever possible
Financial management of projects from preparation of fee bids to monthly invoicing
Requirements
Accredited honours degree or equivalent in Structural/Civil Engineering and a chartered member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers or Structural Engineers (MICE, IStructE)
Competent in using Microsoft's EXCEL, and Word and familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, NBS, TEDDS, TSD and/or Masterseries
Have a strong customer focus
Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Good specification and report writing skills
Knowledge of Construction, Health and Safety Regulations, Building Regulations, and contract law.
Commercially aware with a flexible attitude to both the type of work to be undertaken and the level of responsibility accepted
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience of working with D&B contractors, builders and architects
Able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way
Financial awareness
Good ability to build up and maintain client and team relationships
Effective team worker, contributing to the team and wider objectives.
Comfortable with attending meetings with clients and design teams
Organise and prioritise your own time and tasks to enable the simultaneous running of several projects
Be able to logically analyse problems from first principles to determine solutions
Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to understand and express technical concepts clearly and accurately.
Valid driver's license and access to a personally owned vehicle, insured for business use.
Why choose AWA
AWA Consulting Engineers is a structural, civil, and marine engineering consultancy established in 1987, with a hard-won but deserved reputation for delivering excellence in our profession.
Our philosophy is simple: we put people first. This has resulted in a high number of repeat clients and an impressive track record of successful award-winning projects. We are proud to be professional, and approachable; we believe this makes us the ideal partner for your project.
AWA has technical teams in our offices located in Romsey, Hampshire and Bath, Somerset. We deliver services to clients typically across the South, South East and South West.
Our team includes both chartered structural engineers and chartered civil engineers committed to continuous professional development ensuring you benefit from up to date industry expertise, whatever your project entails.
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To find out more about how AWA Consulting Engineers can help with your project, get in touch today. Email and one of the team will be in touch. Alternatively, call to speak to a member of our team.
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