Job Description
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1312I25
Location: London
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000
This is an excellent 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 passionate, skilled 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 in the exciting, multicultural Capital City of London.
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 entitlement
- Flexible working
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the locality
- Actively contributing to the development of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
- Overseeing and delivering a diverse array 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
- Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, etc.
- 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 qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
- 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 producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
- Proficient software skills with 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.
