Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a qualified Principal Civil Engineer to manage design projects in London. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and Chartered Status. Responsibilities include leading a team, managing diverse projects, and maintaining client relations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working. The role also requires a proven track record in drainage design and project management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Life Insurance

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design within a UK consultancy.
• Experience managing water-based non-infrastructure projects.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver various projects and developments.
• Lead and mentor a team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Manage client and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Drainage design

Team leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1312I25

Location: London

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are actively seeking a passionate, skilled Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver a range of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based in the exciting, multicultural Capital City of London.

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

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

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing and delivering a diverse array of exciting projects and developments
• Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Overseeing a variety of aspects of design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Managing a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
• Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents such as reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, etc.
• Enforcing company policies, 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 qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• 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, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of producing detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Proficient software skills with packages including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• 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 a relevant 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.