Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

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

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is a rare opportunity to join my client, an industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach, in their establishment of a brand new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are seeking a talented, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to take on a diverse array of challenging projects, leading a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the stunning, richly-cultural Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

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

- Competitive salary (commensurate with the experience you bring to the role)
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Access to a diverse selection of projects across the region
- Proactively influencing the development and future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

• Heading-up a number of exciting engineering developments in a design capacity
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and delivery/implementation
• Providing support and mentorship to colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 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
• Proactively contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

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

• An initial or higher Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Hold Chartered Status recognised by a relevant Professional Body
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy
• 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
• Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
• 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.