Principal Civil Engineer in Manchester)

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with expertise in drainage and highways design. The role offers competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working. Candidates should possess a UK degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Status with a recognized body. Join a team committed to innovative solutions and work-life balance.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible/hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design-based roles within UK consultancy or Local Authority settings.
• Demonstrated experience managing design teams and projects.
• Outstanding working knowledge of relevant Section Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage completion and submission of technical work across Water Sector projects.
• Produce, check, and submit reports and technical documents.
• Oversee project delivery, including scheduling and budgeting.
• Establish excellent relationships with clientele and stakeholders.

Skills

Drainage strategies and systems

Highways design

Communication skills

Project management

Civils 3D

Revit

MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage

Leadership

Education

UK Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with a recognized Professional Body

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Hades software packages

Job description

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD221125J

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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• 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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• 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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• 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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• 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.