Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Nottingham to lead drainage, SuDS and development infrastructure projects. You will shape technical standards, manage key client relationships and drive the Civils function to grow the business.

This is a senior role requiring proven leadership within a UK development infrastructure consultancy, with Chartered status advantageous and a salary of £62,000–£70,000.

Qualifications

• Strong UK development infrastructure consultancy experience.
• Technical strength across drainage, SuDS and highways.
• Proven project and client leadership.
• Chartered status would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure projects.
• Take responsibility for technical delivery and project quality.
• Manage key client and developer relationships.
• Review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers.
• Manage project workload, programmes and priorities.
• Work closely with the wider leadership team.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of the Civils business.

Skills

Drainage

SuDS

Highways

Leadership

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £62,000 – £70,000

Ready to take control rather than simply take on another Principal title? This Nottingham opportunity gives an experienced Principal Civil Engineer the chance to become the key figure within an established Civils team, with genuine influence over its projects, clients, people and future direction.

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer to take a leading role within its Civils business.

You will remain technically involved across development infrastructure projects, but this is about considerably more than project delivery. You will become the senior day-to-day Civil Engineer within the team, taking increasing responsibility for technical standards, clients, workload and the continued development of the Civils function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure projects
• Take responsibility for technical delivery and project quality
• Manage key client and developer relationships
• Review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers
• Manage project workload, programmes and priorities
• Work closely with the wider leadership team
• Help shape the future direction and growth of the Civils business

Candidate Requirements

• Strong UK development infrastructure consultancy experience
• Technical strength across drainage, SuDS and highways
• Proven project and client leadership
• Confidence operating as the senior Civil Engineer within a small team
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop client relationships
• Chartered status would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This is a genuine opportunity to move from Principal Civil Engineer into control of a Civils function, rather than waiting for somebody above you to move on. The salary is £62,000 – £70,000, with scope for your position and responsibility to develop as you establish yourself within the business.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.