Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612D25

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are actively seeking a professional, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a range of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based just on the outskirts of the exciting, diverse city of Glasgow.

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

- Highly-competitive salary

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave

- Flexible working opportunities

- Life Insurance Scheme

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the local region

- Actively contributing to the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing and delivering a number of exciting projects and developments
• Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Overseeing a variety of aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
• Establishing 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, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant subject
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• 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 drainage and civil engineering design
• 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 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 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.