Principal Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer for a 12-month contract in Manchester. The role involves delivering design solutions in compliance with industry standards, managing junior staff, and ensuring project quality. Hybrid working is available, allowing for flexibility between office and home.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ relevant design experience in the water industry.
• Registered with a professional body and working towards chartership.

Responsibilities

• Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements.
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications.
• Direct and develop CAD technicians and junior designers.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Technical – Main Discipline

Technical – Subsidiary Discipline

Results focused

Developer of self and others

Education

Graduate

HND

Job description

Job Description

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer who will be required to work on a 12 Month Contract or Staff basis in Manchester.

Employment Type: Permanent or Contract

If contract it will fall Outside IR35

Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days at home

Responsibilities

• Provide design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements.
• Identify efficient design solutions from scopes and site visits and communicate these to client and project team.
• Direct and develop CAD technicians and more junior designers and graduates.
• Prepare design risk assessments, reports, and specifications.
• Design in compliance with relevant technical, professional, and water company standards.
• Ensure project change for design package is fully implemented and recorded.
• Undertake work using formal processes and procedures.
• Estimate hours required for design packages.
• Attend and present designs at meetings.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10 years’ relevant design experience in the water industry.
• Graduate, HND, or significant experience from Technician level.
• Good level of IT proficiency.
• Registered with a professional body and working towards chartership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Engineer.
• Experience with both clean and dirty water projects.
• Awareness of construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices.

Key Skills

• Communication
• Results focused
• Strong technical knowledge
• Developer of self and others
• Problem solving
• Technical – Main Discipline
• Technical – Subsidiary Discipline

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.