Principal Chartered Civil Engineer

AGM Construction Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in Shropshire is seeking a Principal Chartered Civil Engineer to provide technical support across various projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience and possess a degree in Civil Engineering along with chartered status. The role involves producing detailed design reports, guiding junior staff, and managing existing projects while seeking new opportunities. Excellent career growth awaits the successful applicant.

Benefits

Company Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience with UK-based design consultancies.
• Chartered status with MICE, CIWEM, or CIHT.
• Strong commercial awareness regarding costing, budgets, and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed design reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Manage projects for existing clients and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Drainage design

Flood risk assessments

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical design skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Causeway Flow

PDS

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Principal Chartered Civil Engineer

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Principal Chartered Civil Engineer to join our expanding design consultancy in Shropshire. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical design support to a diverse range of clients across the UK, with ongoing projects and excellent career development prospects for the right candidate.

As a Principal Chartered Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to a variety of residential, commercial, and education projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in delivering accurate design reports and designs, playing an integral role in the business's ongoing growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed design reports.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Ensure adherence to best practices within the office.
• Collaborate with directors to enhance design services and operational efficiency.
• Manage projects for existing clients and identify new business opportunities.

About You

• Minimum of 8 years' experience with UK-based design consultancies.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status with MICE, CIWEM, or CIHT.
• Strong experience in drainage design and flood risk assessments.
• Proficiency in agreement sections S38, S278, S104.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and technical design skills.
• Commercial awareness of costing, budgets, and quotations.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, PDS, and Microsoft Office suite.

About the Company

Our client is an established design consultancy with over 45 years of experience in delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Based in Shrewsbury, our dedicated team continues to excel in providing exceptional design engineering services to our clients in various sectors including residential, commercial, and education.

Joining our team offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Shropshire office.

Note: Only candidates with the required experience and qualifications will be considered for this role.