Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0612F25
Location: London
Salary: £52,000 – £62,000
This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building a market-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently seeking a talented, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging design projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a fresh team of design engineers, based near the thriving, diverse Capital City of London.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
* Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* 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
* Actively contributing to the future of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* Overseeing and delivering an array of high-profile projects and developments
* Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing all aspects of the design process, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects, alike
* Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, 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 company representative
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
* Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, water treatment plants, etc.)
* Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending a variety of technical documents
* 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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
* A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
* 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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