Principal Civil Engineer in Edinburgh)

Penguin Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer based in Edinburgh. You will lead design projects, manage resources, and support the development of a new team. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering, is Chartered, and has extensive experience in infrastructure projects and client management. This permanent role offers competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity within a UK consultancy setting.
• Experience managing projects and client relations.
• Proficient in earthworks and drainage network modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of engineering developments.
• Manage project budgets, resources, and schedules.
• Mentor colleagues in their Continuing Professional Development.

Skills

Infrastructure design experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

Civils 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD101025A

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields. They are on the lookout for a talented, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and head-up a newly-established team of professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with the skills and experience you bring to the role)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
• Having a proactive input in the development of the company

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of a wide array of engineering developments
• Managing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and successful delivery/implementation
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the company
• Managing clients and stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, amending, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to and enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company's business development and growth, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Hold Chartered Status
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
• Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
• Proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
• Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
• Experience of managing projects and people
• Considerable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Prior experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

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.