Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0301J26

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an exciting, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are on the lookout for a skilled, enthusiastic 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 driven team of design professionals, based just a stone's throw away from the lively, multicultural city of Glasgow.

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

- Competitive salary

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave package

- Opportunities to pursue flexible/hybrid working

- Life Insurance Scheme

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the local region

- Actively contributing to the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

Overseeing and delivering a diverse array of projects and developments
Leading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Overseeing all elements of design projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery/implementation
Managing a range of water-based infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
Enforcing company policies and 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 representative

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

A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar field
Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy
Demonstrable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, treatment plants, etc.)
Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
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:

A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject
Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
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.