Principal Civil Engineer

RPS plc; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Camden Town is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead 3D model production and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards. This leadership role involves overseeing a design team, participating in project meetings, and reviewing design proposals. Ideal candidates will have a Chartered Engineer status and significant experience in Civil Engineering, particularly in Residential and Highways sectors.

Benefits

Accredited training provider

Flexible working options

Personal development plan

Qualifications

• Proficient in creating Civil 3D or Site 3D models and extracting sections.
• Experienced in Residential and/or Highways sectors.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of detailed drawing and specification output.
• Perform project and model reviews.
• Attend and contribute to project and technical meetings.

Skills

Civil 3D modelling

Design software application

Technical knowledge of legislation and standards

Project management

Management of junior design team members

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Level 6 qualification

Tools

Civil 3D

Site 3D

Job description

Overview

Discipline lead for the production of 3D models using Civil 3D or Site 3D modelling software. Production of drawings from the 3D model. As the project lead, efficiently coordinate the production of detailed drawing and specification output applying expert technical knowledge in line with relevant legislation and industry standards. Perform project and drawing / model reviews to ensure technical requirements are achieved. Perform review of design calculations & basis of design assumptions relevant to role. Technical and design point of reference for the team. Technical specification and accurate report writing. High quality of design output working efficiently and overseeing the quality of technical / design output of junior colleagues. Review and comment upon consultants' and contractors' design proposals relevant to role. Ensuring team compliance with protocols and office drawing standards, attend, and contribute to project and technical meetings with colleagues. Supporting the Director with preparation of tender/ bid documents, scope of service and fee proposal activity. Attend and contribute to project and client meetings and site inspections.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you will ideally be Chartered or Incorporated with relevant professional body or have a relevant degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent Level 6 qualification. Additionally, you will:
• Be proficient in creating Civil 3D or Site 3D models and extracting sections and quantities from the model
• Experienced within the Residential and/or the Highways sector and knowledge of industry design guides and technical approval processes
• Be experienced in the application of relevant design software
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of relevant legislation and standards
• Be experienced within modelling of highways, drainage and earthworks
• Show commercial awareness and project management skills
• Be experienced in the management of design processes
• Experience of managing junior members of the design team

What's in it for you

We're an accredited training provider - from entry level to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone. A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported as far as you want to go. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we're happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

About the Design Business

RPS are currently seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our progressive business and service our clients. This role will be within the civil engineering team team which could include Residential, Highways and Renewables based projects. Join our industry-leading team, we offer a wealth of in-house expertise across a variety of different sectors, with a focus on the Residential and Highways sectors. About The Design Business RPS Design Division delivers projects across multiple, niche sectors which include Civils, Highways, Aviation, Structures, Architecture and more as we strive to achieve the right balance between form and function when faced with competing priorities around sustainability, materiality, cost and constructability. Digitalisation is at the core of our delivery model allowing our clients and their stakeholders to really experience our designs right from project concept stage and through drawing on expertise spanning decades, industries and disciplines, we assist clients to harmonise design drivers through inspired engineering, architecture and development services., Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world's most complex problems.