Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

sweco; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sweco as a Senior or Principal Civil Engineer in London and lead impactful civil engineering projects in a company that values inclusivity and progression. You will leverage your expertise in infrastructure design while managing diverse teams and ensuring project success in a flexible working environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to societal transformation while growing in your career.

Qualifications

• Excellent design skills in civil engineering infrastructure.
• Chartered or near-chartered member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Experience in managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering infrastructure design from feasibility studies to construction.
• Manage project delivery within budget, time, and quality constraints.
• Liaise with clients and other professionals, and supervise less experienced team members.

Skills

Communication

Design Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Info Drainage

Civils 3D

Job description

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Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are currently looking for a talented Senior or Principal Civil Engineerto join our thriving Mission Critical team.The level will be dependent on experience. You'llbe based in our newly refurbishedLondon offices, a short distance from Liverpool Street Station andOur FlexWorks policy meansthis role can be worked on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

What does the role involve?

Working on a wide range of projects including large data centres, you'll be responsible for the delivery of civil engineering infrastructure design, from initial feasibility studies through to construction design and on site inspections. This includesbelow ground drainage, utilities, highways, earthworks and infrastructure design such as calculations, modelling, inspections, surveys and reports. You will manage and deliver projects within cost, time profitability and quality requirements, along with design coordination as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam, inputting to programme and defining information required to proceed. Duties may also include obtaining third party approvals, liaising with clients, other professionals and the public. You may also be required to supervise and train employees with less experience.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess:

You will have excellent design skills in civil engineering infrastructure and be able to competently undertake computer based analysis (such as Info Drainage and/or Civils 3d). Knowledge and understanding of UK Codes of Practice, Design Standards, Building Regulations and Health and Safety is required. You'll also have a degree in Engineering and will be either chartered of near chartered with the Institutionof Civil Engineers.

You will be able to input to programme and estimating of time to complete tasks, identifying any dependencies and information required to achieve deadlines. You will have experience in managing workload across multiple projects and delegating tasks efficiently to team members with less experience, checking and reviewing work for quality control.

We require excellent communication skills to be able to present technical design solutions to non-technical clients and external parties, as well asprioritisation skills to ensure achievement of various deadlines. Knowledge and experience of budgeting and cost control is preferred but not essential for this role.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers