Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD0301G26
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-established, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by launching a brand new office location in stunning 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 a number of challenging new projects across the region. You will have a genuine hand in establishing and leading a team of design professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.
Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):
– Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
– Employee Pension Scheme
– Generous annual leave package
– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
– Working on exciting infrastructure projects across the region
– Proactively influencing the development and future of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
- Overseeing a number of infrastructure projects and developments
- Managing the day-to-day running of projects, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation
- Providing mentorship and support to colleagues as they progress through their careers, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Establishing 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
- Enforcing the appropriate health and safety standards and regulations 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 or Structural Engineering
- Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
- Extensive experience in a design-based role, within a UK consultancy or Local Authority 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
- Experience of managing people and projects within the sector
- 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) in a related discipline
- Experience of authoring Flood Risk and 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.
