Senior Civil Engineer

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a trusted, exciting Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by launching a brand-new office location in beautiful Scotland. Known for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are actively seeking a determined, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to take on an array of challenging new projects. You will be working alongside a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the green, picturesque city of Dunfermline.

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

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with excellent career progression opportunities
• Access to a range of new and exciting projects across the local region
• Opportunities to directly influence the development of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Contributing to the design of projects and developments across the local region and beyond
• Leading the day-to-day running of various projects, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Liaising with a range of clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and more
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, ensuring you continually uphold the appropriate health and safety standards
• Acting as a company representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE), or actively seeking to attain this
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design-based role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority setting
• Considerable experience of working on infrastructure (namely highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling
• Proficient in the use of various software systems (including Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of writing and checking a number of different technical documents
• Extensive experience of liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Higher Degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments and Transport Assessments
• Experience of leading projects/teams
• Experience of working in a public-facing role
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in the role of Senior 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).