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Principal civil engineer

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Penguin Recruitment
Civil engineer
£55,000 - £65,000 a year
Posted: 4 January
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0301K26

Location: London

Salary: GBP55,000 : GBP65,000



This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a green:minded, market:leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building a top:notch team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a talented, enthusiastic Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non:infrastructure design, who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of designer engineers, based in the thriving, culturally:relevant 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

: Flexible/hybrid 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 a range of projects and developments
* Leading a team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
* Managing infrastructure and non:infrastructure design projects
* Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice at all times
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the companys Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative



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

* A UK First Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
* 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 water:based, non:infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
* Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
* 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 Masters Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a cognate discipline
* Experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments and 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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