Principal Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is expanding their team in Cheltenham, seeking a Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer. The role involves technical ownership, project management, and leading teams in delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions on diverse schemes. Attractive benefits include discretionary bonuses, extensive leave policies, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus (3-10% of gross salary)

26 days of annual leave

Annual leave trading – up to five days per year

Two days volunteering per year

Private medical insurance

Health assessment

Life Assurance

Income protection

Cycle to work scheme

Financial planning consultation

Payment of professional membership fees

High quality on the job training and mentoring

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng); line management experience.
• Experience working with local authorities and on civil engineering schemes.
• Team management and civil engineering project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical ownership of drawings, reports, and design documents.
• Leading projects and liaising with clients and third parties.
• Supporting team members' technical development and conducting site visits.

Skills

Technical ownership

Project management

Risk management

Client relations

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

This consultancy is looking to expand their Manchester office which is brand new. They are looking for someone who will make a positive impact on the team.

This office has a smaller team but are looking for someone who is motivated and ambitious to grow their role into supporting technical delivery.

What’s on offer:

• A discretionary bonus (3-10% of gross salary) available to all
• 26 days of annual leave
• Annual leave trading – up to five days per year
• Two days volunteering for each team member per year
• Private medical insurance
• Health assessment
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial planning consultation
• Payment of professional membership fees
• High quality on the job training and mentoring

The role:

• Taking technical ownership of the production of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents produced by self, or coordinating and reviewing work produced by others.
• Independently using appropriate design / analysis software including CAD.
• Analyse technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Familiarity with design guides and standards.
• Knowledge of the designers’ responsibilities under CDM (2015);
• Following and contributing to Link Engineering procedures for completing work to the highest standard and adding value to the schemes we deliver.
• Identify and manage risks within your area of responsibility.
• Supporting other team members in their technical development.
• Attending site visits to review project constraints and the construction process.
• Leading and managing delivery of appropriate projects, liaising with clients and third parties.
• Capable of presenting and discussing technical solutions with technical and non-technical parties.
• Identifying and responding to project commercial risks and opportunities.
• Developing fee proposals and project cost estimates.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Upholding and assisting with the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Helping to promote the business and explore business development opportunities

What you need to succeed:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) [working towards CEng] with the Institution of Civil Engineers
• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Line management experience including undertaking of appraisals, identification of training and ensuring performance of junior team member
• Team management and resource coordination experience
• Experience working with local authorities, developers and architects on civil engineering aspects of a range of schemes
• Varied experience working on schemes through the planning process; from pre-app through to condition discharge
• Civil engineering project management experience including projects combining drainage, external works and highways elements