Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD0612F25 Location: London Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building a market-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently seeking a talented, 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 design projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a fresh team of design engineers, based near the thriving, diverse Capital City of London. Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to): - Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience) - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave entitlement - Flexible 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 an array of high-profile projects and developmentsLeading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Overseeing all aspects of the design process, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementationManaging a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects, alikeEstablishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from across the public and private sectorsPreparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documentsEnforcing company policies and 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) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate disciplineChartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM)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 plants, 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 a variety of technical documentsPrior experience of managing relevant projects and peopleExperience 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 cognate 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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