Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD251125D
Location: Based near Dunfermline, Scotland
Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client, an industry‑leading multidisciplinary consultancy dedicated to expanding their geographical reach by establishing a new office in Scotland. The consultancy is renowned for delivering a diverse range of projects in landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering. We are currently seeking a driven and talented Principal Civil Engineer with extensive infrastructure design knowledge who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver challenging projects. You will play a pivotal role in building and leading a newly established team of design engineers based near the scenic, green city of Dunfermline.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and career progression
* Opportunities to win and deliver a diverse selection of infrastructure engineering projects across the region
* Proactive influence on the direction of the company
Responsibilities
* Delivering a number of exciting projects and developments
* Leading the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their careers, overseeing their continuing professional development (CPD)
* Managing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
* Enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company’s business development strategies, acting as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required Skills and Experience
* A UK Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK‑based consultancy setting
* Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
* Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
* 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
* A UK Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant discipline)
* Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
* Experience of preparing Transport Assessments
* Experience of working in a public‑facing role
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Advertising Services
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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