Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Principal Civil Engineer. You will oversee diverse infrastructure projects, manage teams, and ensure high standards of design and client interactions. Ideal candidates have extensive design experience, a relevant degree, and hold Chartered Status. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and focus on professional development.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Access to high-profile projects

Team leadership in new office location

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering.
• Extensive design capacity experience in a UK consultancy.
• Proficient with infrastructure projects and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of engineering developments.
• Manage project finances, resources, and timelines.
• Mentor colleagues and manage client relations.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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