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Principal civil engineer

Glasgow (Glasgow City)
Penguin Recruitment
Civil engineer
Posted: 9 October
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

This is an ideal opportunity to join a well-established, expanding Multidisciplinary Consultancy as they expand their country-wide, renowned for their expertise across landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
* Leading a team of talented civil engineers in a newly-established office location

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Leading the design of a wide array of engineering developments
* Managing the day-to-day running of projects, including financing, resourcing, scheduling, and delivering
* Mentoring and supporting colleagues within their respective roles, encouraging and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Managing and supporting clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other documents
* Upholding company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company's business development and growth, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

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

* Bachelor's or Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status
* Demonstrable experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
* Extensive experience of working with infrastructure (drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
* Highly proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
* Demonstrable experience of writing, correcting, and amending a variety of reports
* Experience of managing 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:

* Previous experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments
* Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
* Experience of working in a public-facing role

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy and is an equal opportunities employer.

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