Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C
Location: Based near Glasgow
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a well-established, expanding Multidisciplinary Consultancy as they expand their country-wide, renowned for their expertise across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering landscapes. They are searching for a keen, capable Principal Civil Engineer with extensive skills within infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and leading a growing team in a new location, based near the lively, modern city of Glasgow.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications you bring to the role)
Employee Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
Leading a team of talented civil engineers in a newly-established office location
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Leading the design of a wide array of engineering developments
Managing the day-to-day running of projects, including financing, resourcing, scheduling, and delivering
Mentoring and supporting colleagues within their respective roles, encouraging and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at the company
Managing and supporting clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
Preparing, checking, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other documents
Upholding company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Contributing to the company's business development and growth, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
A Bachelor's or Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
Possess Chartered Status
Demonstrable experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Extensive experience of working with infrastructure (drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
Highly proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
Demonstrable experience of writing, correcting, and amending a variety of reports
Experience of managing projects and people
Considerable 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:
Previous experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments
Some 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 the Civils Team 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