Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to oversee and lead a team in delivering high-profile projects within the water and civil engineering sectors. This role requires a strong background in civil engineering, management experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £52,000 and £62,000 along with flexible working opportunities and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM) is required.
• Extensive experience in design within a UK consultancy is necessary.
• Experience in managing projects and teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver high-profile projects and developments.
• Lead and mentor a team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Manage budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and project delivery.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Effective communication

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612F25

Location: London

Salary: £52,000 – £62,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building a market-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently seeking a talented, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging design projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a fresh team of design engineers, based near the thriving, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working opportunities
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects
• Actively contributing to the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing and delivering an array of high-profile projects and developments
• Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Overseeing all aspects of the design process, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects, alike
• Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
• Enforcing company policies and 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) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM)
• 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, water treatment plants, etc.)
• Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending a variety of technical documents
• 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 Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate 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.