Principal Civil Engineer

London, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Salary: £50,0000 – £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing a professional, 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 iconic, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

– Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with 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

– Proactively contributing to the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Delivering upon an array of exciting projects and developments
• Leading 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/implementation
• Managing a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
• Enforcing company policies, procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing 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 or a similar, relevant discipline
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.)
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector
• 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:

– A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, 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.

Company

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Penguin Recruitment

Penguin offers a professional recruitment service delivered with a friendly, positive personality. We are experienced at sourcing candidates at all levels of seniority throughout our specialist markets.

Penguin Recruitment Consultants are selected for their advanced communication skills paired with a genuine energy and can-do attitude to ensure candidates and clients alike receive a thorough, enthusiastic and quality recruitment experience.

Penguin Recruitment Ltd operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency meaning we are able to provide both temporary and permanent staff. Penguin Recruitment is a member of REC (The Recruitment and Employment Confederation).