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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0301G26

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-established, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by launching a brand new office location in stunning Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are currently searching for a capable, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a number of challenging new projects across the region. You will have a genuine hand in establishing and leading a team of design professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

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 package

- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

- Working on exciting infrastructure projects across the region

- Proactively influencing the development and future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

Overseeing a number of infrastructure projects and developments

Managing the day-to-day running of projects, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation

Providing mentorship and support to colleagues as they progress through their careers, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Establishing and maintaining important professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders

Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and more

Subscribing to and promoting company policies, procedures, and best practice

Enforcing the appropriate health and safety standards and regulations at all times

Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

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

A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil or Structural Engineering

Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)

Extensive experience in a design-based role, within a UK consultancy or Local Authority setting

Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (namely drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects

Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling

Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.)

Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports and other technical documents for submission

Experience of managing people and projects within the sector

Prior experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, influencing Business Development (BD)

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) in a related discipline

Experience of authoring Flood Risk and 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

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