Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to oversee diverse engineering projects in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Status, and significant experience in infrastructure design. The role includes managing projects, mentoring staff, and liaising with clients. Competitive salary and strong benefits package offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Access to high-profile projects

Leading a team of engineers

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design capacity within a UK consultancy setting.
• Considerable experience with infrastructure, housing developments, and energy projects.
• Ability to manage client and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of engineering developments.
• Manage day-to-day running of engineering projects.
• Mentor colleagues in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Skills

Infrastructure design

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Report writing

Software proficiency (Civils 3D, AutoCAD)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

Civils 3D

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

This is an incredible opportunity to join a highly-respected, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering landscapes. They are actively seeking a talented, professional Principal Civil Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
• Leading a team of engineers in a newly-established office location

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing the design of a wide array of engineering developments
• Managing the day-to-day running of all engineering projects, including finances, resources, schedule, and successful delivery and implementation
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the company
• Liaising with and managing clients and stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to and enforcing company policies, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company’s business development and growth, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Hold Chartered Status
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
• Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
• Highly proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
• Demonstrable experience of writing, correcting, and amending a variety of reports
• Experience of managing projects and people
• Considerable 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:

• Prior experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please contact the Civils Team at Penguin Recruitment.

Penguin Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all eligible candidates.