Principal Civil Engineer

Pell Frischmann; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based consultancy in Exeter is seeking a motivated individual with engineering qualifications to support multidisciplinary design in the water sector. The role involves ensuring project delivery meets client requirements, engaging with clients, and promoting health and sustainability practices. Candidates should have relevant work experience and proficiency in CAD/Revit. Flexible working arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Considerable post-study work experience, preferably with water industry clients.
• Relevant design experience in the water sector.
• Chartered or incorporated engineering status, or working towards this.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary design schemes within the Water sector.
• Perform technical or professional work activities to meet client requirements.
• Collate plans and schedules, monitor progress, and maintain quality assurance.
• Engage with clients and third parties as required.
• Take a leading role in promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Motivated with a positive attitude

Proficiency in CAD/Revit

Knowledge of sustainable practices

Ability to perform hydraulic calculations

Education

Relevant degree or experience

Tools

CAD/Revit

BIM

Job description

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. Based in Exeter, Croydon or Manchester, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of around 100 engineers and technicians providing design expertise to major UK water companies.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary design schemes within the Water sector, covering opportunistic, outline or detailed design.
• Perform technical or professional work activities to ensure delivery meets client requirements and relevant standards.
• Collate plans and schedules, monitor progress to meet deadlines, and maintain quality assurance.
• Engage with clients and third parties as required.
• Take a leading role in promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability/environmental matters across all work.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or experience.
• Chartered or incorporated engineering status, or working towards this.
• Full driving licence.

Experience

• Considerable post‑study work experience, preferably with water industry clients.
• Relevant design experience in the water sector.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in CAD/Revit and working knowledge of BIM.
• Knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Ability to perform hydraulic calculations.

We are committed to equal opportunities and are a member of the government Disability Confident Scheme. This role may offer flexible working arrangements.