Principal Engineer / Associate Wanted – Immediate Start!
Leicester | £50K-£60K+ (DOE)
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Principal Engineer?
What’s on Offer:
* Opportunity to lead and grow your own team
* Diverse and technically challenging projects
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the business
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
* Extensive experience in highways, infrastructure and drainage design
* Strong understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, NRSWA and related standards
* Experience with S278, S38 and S104 adoption agreements
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civils 3D and drainage modelling software including Causeway Flow
* Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications
* Good understanding of SuDS, NPPF, PPG and flood risk legislation
* Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills
* Proven ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to support business development
* Ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports
Desirable:
* Chartered status, or working towards Chartership (ICE, CIHT or CIWEM)
* Experience in construction phase supervision and contract management
* Experience preparing fee proposals and bids
Roles & Responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of highway, infrastructure and drainage projects
* Prepare designs in accordance with current legislation, national standards and best practice
* Manage projects, resources, budgets and programme delivery
* Attend meetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies
* Produce technical reports, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
* Build and maintain strong client relationships to support business growth
Requirements
As a Principal Engineer/ Associate, you will also be expected to:
* Support and mentor junior engineers and assist with team development
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