Principal Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer. You will manage a diverse range of projects related to drainage and highways design in an office located in Manchester. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Status, and extensive design experience. The role emphasizes team management and successful project delivery in a collaborative work environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with a UK Degree in Engineering.
• Extensive experience in a design-based consultancy role.
• Proven track record in drainage and highways design.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical work for Water Sector projects.
• Produce and submit technical reports and calculations.
• Oversee project delivery, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues.

Skills

Drainage strategies

Highways design

Project management

Communication skills

Team management

Civils 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Civils 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)J

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

This is an incredible opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy renowned for lending their expertise to an array of projects across the energy and engineering landscapes. They are actively seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Principal Civil Engineer, with a strong background in drainage and highways design, to join an already-established team of Water Engineers at the office based in the vibrant, culturally-rich city of Manchester.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• A focus on your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• An inclusive, collaborative working environment, with a particular focus on innovative thinking
• A keen focus on maintaining a work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Manage the completion and submission of complex technical work for a diverse array of projects across the Water Sector
• Produce, check, amend, and submit reports, calculations, and other technical documents
• Manage a number of design projects, taking ownership at all stages, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with clientele and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, for yourself and other members of the team
• Provide supervision and support to other colleagues, mentoring them and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Proactively promote company processes, procedures, and regulations, acting as a trusted representative of the business
• Uphold industry standards, including health and safety regulations, at all times

Required skills and experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• Extensive experience of working in a design-based role in a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority Setting
• Considerable experience of producing drainage strategies and systems, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
• Demonstrable experience of working on other infrastructure projects and highways designs
• Experience of managing teams of design-based colleagues, as well as projects
• Outstanding working knowledge of the relevant Section Agreements (to include S104, S106, S38, S278)
• Proficient in the use of relevant software systems, including Civils 3D, Revit, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, etc.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM, and Hades software packages
• An awareness of BS 7671 standards

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