Principal Civil Engineer

Emtech Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career progression

Pension

Life insurance

Healthcare benefits

Birthday leave

Job summary

Emtech Recruitment has partnered with a leading engineering consultancy to appoint a Principal Civil Engineer in Leeds. This is a senior role within a multidisciplinary team, responsible for technical leadership on a wide range of built-environment projects and for mentoring junior engineers.

You will design and deliver complex schemes, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and help drive growth of the Leeds team while upholding high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Chartered status or working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Producing and overseeing technical designs, calculations and specifications.
• Mentoring junior engineers and guiding the project team.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and stakeholders to ensure delivery.
• Managing project delivery, priorities and resources.
• Maintaining high technical and quality standards.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Chartered engineer status

Education

Degree or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - Leeds

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Working: Hybrid / Flexible

Emtech Recruitment is currently working with a leading engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing Leeds team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior or Principal-level engineer to take a key role within a multidisciplinary team, working on a varied range of projects across the built environment.

The Role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will be involved in the design and delivery of a diverse range of projects, providing technical leadership and supporting the development of the wider engineering team.

Current projects include:

• Residential developments
• Commercial buildings
• Schools and hospitals
• Industrial projects
• Waste handling and recycling facilities
• Prison and public-sector buildings
• Decarbonisation and energy-related projects

Decarbonisation and energy-related projectsYour responsibilities will include:

• Producing and overseeing technical designs, calculations and specifications
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams
• Managing project delivery, priorities and resources
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other stakeholders
• Maintaining high technical and quality standards
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Leeds team

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree or Master's qualification in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years' experience within civil and structural engineering
• Strong experience designing and delivering complex construction projects
• Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards Chartership
• Good knowledge of relevant design standards, codes and regulations
• Experience with industry-standard civil/structural engineering software
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative approach
• A full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Support with professional memberships and subscriptions
• Employee discounts and healthcare benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including birthday leave and holiday tradingThis is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior or Principal Civil Engineer looking to join a growing consultancy and take on greater technical and project responsibility.