Principal Civil Engineer in London)

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to manage and deliver diverse projects in London. The ideal candidate will have a UK Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and extensive design experience in water-based projects. You will lead a team, engage with clients, and ensure the successful implementation of engineering tasks within set budgets and timelines. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Variety of engineering project opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity within a UK consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects.
• Outstanding organisation, time management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering upon an array of exciting projects and developments.
• Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relations

Communication Skills

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Principal Civil Engineer

Location

London

Salary

£50,0000 - £60,000

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing a professional, industry-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a capable, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a determined team of design engineers, based near the iconic, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with salary)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the region and beyond
• Proactively contributing to the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities

• Delivering upon an array of exciting projects and developments
• Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Managing a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Establishing and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents
• Enforcing company policies, procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative

Required skills and experience

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, etc.)
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector
• 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

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

Contact

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.