Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)A

Location: Based near Dunfermline

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach. Known for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are seeking a capable, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and head-up a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the cultural, historical city of Dunfermline.

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

- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
- Proactively influencing the development and direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

Managing a wide array of engineering developments in a design capacity
Overseeing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and delivery
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
Demonstrating commitment to upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Proactively contributing to the company's business development, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
Chartered Status
Extensive experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
Experience of drainage network modelling and earthworks
Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)
Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
Experience of leading both 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 for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

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.