Principal Civil Engineer - Exeter

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Health and wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Flexible working opportunities

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in Exeter is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead a range of civil projects from concept to construction. You will drive technical design, manage budgets and client relationships, and mentor junior engineers in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates hold a BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering with strong highways, drainage and CDM 2015 knowledge, and a track record of leading successful projects within a consultancy setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant consultancy experience with civil projects.
• Experience leading projects and supervising junior engineers.
• Strong highways and pavement design experience.
• Knowledge of foul and surface water drainage (SuDS).
• Experience using drainage modelling software and producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from concept to construction.
• Provide technical design leadership and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Produce drawings, calculations, specifications, and feasibility studies.
• Manage resources, programmes, budgets and fees.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and design teams.
• Support tenders, bids and fee proposals; grow client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practice.

Skills

Project leadership

Highways design

Drainage design

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

Causeway Flow

Sewer modelling software

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Exeter

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

I'm currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to take a senior role within a close-knit team, working across a varied project portfolio covering residential, commercial and education developments.

You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction, while also taking responsibility for project delivery, client relationships and supporting the development of more junior engineers.

The Role

As a Principal Civil Engineer, you’ll be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy while providing technical leadership across a range of projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing civil engineering projects from concept through to construction
• Providing technical design expertise and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard
• Producing technical drawings, calculations, specifications, reports and feasibility studies
• Managing project resources, programmes, budgets and fees
• Liaising with clients, local authorities and other members of multidisciplinary design teams
• Supporting project tenders, bids and fee proposals
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the growth of the civil engineering team and wider business
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers, helping to develop their technical capabilities
• Providing technical input to more complex projects and helping to ensure best practice across the team
• Managing project margins and contributing to the commercial success of projects
• Ensuring appropriate quality assurance procedures are followed

What I'm Looking For

I'm keen to speak with experienced civil engineers who are looking to take on a greater level of responsibility and technical leadership.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience within a civil engineering consultancy environment
• Experience leading projects and supervising junior engineers
• Strong experience in highways and pavement design
• Good knowledge of foul and surface water drainage, including SuDS
• Experience using MicroDrainage / Causeway Flow or similar drainage modelling software
• Experience producing technical reports, specifications and feasibility studies
• Strong understanding of relevant design standards including Sewers for Adoption, SuDS Manual, DMRB and Manual for Streets
• Experience designing adoptable infrastructure and working with Section 104, 106, 38 and 278 agreements
• Experience liaising with local authorities and other stakeholders to secure technical approvals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of CDM 2015
• Membership of a relevant professional institution such as ICE, ideally with Chartered status or working towards Chartership

The Package

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Health and wellbeing support
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Flexible working opportunities, subject to role requirements
• Clear opportunities for progression and development

If you're a Senior Civil Engineer looking to step up into a Principal position, or an existing Principal Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge in Exeter, I'd be keen to speak with you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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