Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)F Location: Based near Dunfermline Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 This is a superb opportunity to join my client, an innovative, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a new office location in beautiful Scotland. Known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are proactively seeking a driven, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver on a range of challenging projects. You will have a genuine hand in building and leading a newly-established team of design engineers, based near the picturesque, green city of Dunfermline. Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): - Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with your qualifications, skills, and experience) - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave allowance - Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with excellent career progression opportunities available - Working on a number of exciting, high-profile infrastructure engineering projects across the local region (and further afield) - Proactively influencing the future development of the company Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: Overseeing a number of interesting projects and developments Leading the day-to-day running of projects at all stages of the process, from inception through to successful delivery and implementation Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their careers, and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Building and maintaining important, professional client and stakeholder relations Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents Upholding company policies, procedures, and best practice Enforcing 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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline) Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE) Extensive experience in a design role, within a UK consultancy setting Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (namely drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.) Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports and other technical documents for submission Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations Excellent 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) Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments Experience of preparing Transport Assessments 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