Principal Civil Engineer

RSK Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Exeter is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering projects and manage a design team. Responsibilities include preparing specifications and collaborating on project bidding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drainage and highway design, knowledge of AutoCAD, and a professional civil engineering qualification. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory Pension Scheme

Good holiday allowance

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career support

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and experienced in both the design of drainage and highways.
• Experience in drawing production in accordance with industry best practice.
• Advantageous knowledge of programming software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for successful delivery of project requirements.
• Prepare infrastructure design, specifications, and drawings.
• Assist the Director with commercial aspects of projects.

Skills

Design of drainage

Design of highways

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Civil engineering principles

Education

Professional qualification in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Highway design software

Drainage design software

Job description

Overview

RSK Land Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to join the team in Exeter. This is a full-time, permanent position.

RSK Land & Development and Engineering (LDE) Ltd provides a complete engineering design service for all sectors in the Construction Industry, both pre and post planning. Formed in 2003 after specialist design engineers joined RSK to strengthen its capabilities, it now has a highly experienced team of professional civil and structural engineers with many years of experience in the assessment, design and construction of major development projects. LDE offers expertise in infrastructure and pre-acquisition engineering assessments, highways, drainage, structural and civil design, statutory utilities negotiations, flood risk and transport assessments. We seek a Principal Civil Engineer with ambition to grow with the Company and progress in the organisation to the next level and beyond.

Responsibilities

• A Civil Engineer within the design team on designated projects, reporting to the Director.
• Assist the Director with the commercial aspects of bidding and administering the project scope.
• Lead a team for the successful delivery of day-to-day requirements of projects and deal directly with clients.
• Prepare and produce the necessary infrastructure design, specifications and drawings using AutoCAD and other proprietary design software to comply with the project and statutory requirements.
• Manage the timescales and resources available for undertaking required works.
• Suitably qualified and experienced in both the design of drainage and highways in order to satisfactorily fulfil the responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience in drawing production in accordance with industry best practice.
• Practical understanding of civil engineering principles, discipline codes of practice and design guides.
• Working knowledge of software for highway design and ground modelling.
• Working knowledge of software to design and model new drainage systems including sustainable drainage.
• Advantageous but not essential: working knowledge of programming software; an appropriate professional qualification; design of potable water supply structures; experience in the design of waste management facilities.

Benefits

• Salary will be more than competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Good holiday allowance with options to purchase additional days.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, childcare vouchers and private health care.
• Regular training, support and career development towards professional qualifications.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies. RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. Do you have what it takes? RSK Group