Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead engineering developments in a new office near Glasgow. This permanent role requires extensive experience in design, a relevant degree, and Charter status. The ideal candidate will manage projects, provide mentorship, and uphold health and safety standards while working on diverse infrastructure projects. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Dedication to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Status and extensive consulting experience required.
• Demonstrable experience in writing and amending technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead various engineering developments in a design capacity.
• Oversee budget, resources, schedule, and delivery for projects.
• Provide mentorship to colleagues for their Continuing Professional Development.
• Manage client and stakeholder relations effectively.

Skills

Extensive experience in design capacity

Chartered Status

Proficiency in Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD

Experience in drainage network modelling

Outstanding organisation and communication skills

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD161025B

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a trusted Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach, in their establishment of a brand new office location. Known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are seeking a talented, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and head-up a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the lively, culturally-diverse city of Glasgow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a colourful array of projects across the region
• Proactively influencing the development and future of the company

Responsibilities

• Taking the lead on a wide array of engineering developments in a design capacity
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and delivery
• Providing support and mentorship to colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the company
• Managing clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, amending, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to and enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Proactively contributing to the company’s business development plans, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Status
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting
• Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of drainage network modelling and earthworks
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)
• Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
• Experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
• 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

How to apply

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.