Principal Civil Engineer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, dedicated Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals from the ground up, in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for 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 projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of design engineers, based in the sprawling, diverse region of Greater 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 allowance

– Possibility of flexible/hybrid working

– Life Insurance Scheme

– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including career progression opportunities

– Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects

– Actively contributing to the future direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
• Leading a fresh-faced team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Overseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Managing infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
• Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, and more
• Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company’s Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative

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 field)
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
• Considerable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, treatment plants, etc.)
• Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
• Demonstrable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
• 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 a cognate discipline
• Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and producing 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).