Principal Civil Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Civil and Structural Engineering sector is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in Hemel Hempstead. This role offers the chance to work on multi-disciplinary projects while benefiting from flexible working hours and hybrid options. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to drive business growth and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the company provides a supportive environment that fosters continuous learning and career advancement. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a reputable consultancy, this position is an excellent opportunity.

Benefits

Pension scheme up to 5%

25 days holiday

Flexible working hours

Private health care

Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid professional membership

Regular CPD seminars

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering design.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership in Civil Engineering.
• Expertise in multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to detailed design and construction.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site appraisals.
• Prepare detailed design information for construction.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Infrastructure Design

Highways Design

Drainage Design

Client Communication

Technical Writing

Commercial Awareness

Education

BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Industry-standard Design Software

Job description

My client who operates within the Civil and Structural Engineering sector are looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer in their office in Hemel Hampstead. This highly reputable consultancy offers fantastic flexible working hours and hybrid working options with training and support as well as an excellent benefit and welling package.

The Principal Engineer will be working for an award-winning consultancy that is in a growth stage so the most successful applicant will have the chance to have use their business acumen to push the business even further.

Joining an established team that are involved in Site appraisals, feasibility studies as well as pre-application planning advice, technical support for outline and detailed planning applications and the approval of reserved matters, discharging planning conditions. They are also involved with the production of pre-planning reports, including Flood Risk Assessments, Foul Drainage & Utility Assessment. As well as preparation of detailed, design information for construction

Principal Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• BSc or BEng qualified within a Civil Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering design
• Chartered (or working towards Chartership)
• Expertise in infrastructure, highways and drainage design to deliver multi-disciplinary projects
• Run projects from concept, feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction
• Experience dealing with adoption agreements for roads and drainage
• Expert in the use of relevant industry-standard design software packages
• Experience of dealing with clients and other members of the professional team
• An ability to communicate effectively, writing clear and concise emails, letters and reports
• A good commercial awareness and experience of managing day to day project finances and instructions

Principal Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Pension scheme up to 5%
• Initial 25 days holiday
• Flexible working including the opportunity to work from home
• Private health care, Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Death in Service benefit, Cycle to Work Scheme
• Paid professional membership
• Regular CPD seminars held in house
• Many more benefits

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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