Principal Civil Engineer
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD291125C Location: Based near Glasgow Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, driven 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 determined team of design engineers, based near the culturally-rich, vibrant city of Glasgow. Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): - Highly-competitive salary - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave - Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the region and beyond - Actively contributing to the developmental direction of the company Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: Overseeing and delivering a number of exciting projects and developmentsLeading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementationManaging a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projectsEstablishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectorsPreparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documentsEnforcing company policies, procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practiceUpholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all timesContributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include: A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant disciplineChartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.)Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancyDemonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, water treatment works, etc.)Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering designProficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submissionPrior experience of managing projects and people within the sectorExperience of managing client and stakeholder relationsOutstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsHold 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) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant discipline - Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments - Experience of 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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