Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2012H25
Location: Based near Glasgow
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, forward-thinking Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a new office location in bonnie Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are currently searching for a capable, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects across the region. You will have a genuine hand in establishing and leading a team of design professionals, based near the vibrant, artistic city of Glasgow.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
– Competitive salary
– Employee Pension Scheme
– Generous annual leave allowance
– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
– Working on exciting infrastructure projects across the local region, and beyond
– Proactively influencing the developmental direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
- Taking the lead on several high-profile projects and developments
- Managing the day-to-day running of projects at all stages of the process, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation
- Providing mentorship and support to colleagues as they progress within the company, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Building and maintaining important professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders
- Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and more
- Subscribing to and promoting company policies, procedures, and best practice at all times
- Enforcing the appropriate health and safety standards and regulations
- 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 similar, relevant discipline)
- Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
- Extensive experience in an infrastructure design role, within a UK-based consultancy
- Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
- Experience of working on 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
- Experience of managing people and projects within the industry
- Prior experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, influencing Business Development (BD)
- 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 Master’s Degree (or equivalent/higher qualification) in a related discipline
– 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.
