Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD1312I25 Location: London Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are actively seeking a passionate, skilled Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a range of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based in the exciting, multicultural Capital City of London. Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): - Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave entitlement - Flexible working - Life Insurance Scheme - Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the locality - Actively contributing to the development of the company Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: Overseeing and delivering a diverse array of exciting projects and developments Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Overseeing a variety of aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, etc. Enforcing company policies, 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 qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE) 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, pumping stations, etc.) Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design Proficient software skills with packages including Revit, AutoCAD, etc. Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission 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 a relevant 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