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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1001J26

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, a developing, green-minded 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 actively seeking 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 vibrant, artsy city of Glasgow.

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

- Competitive salary (depending on your skills, experience, and qualifications)

- Employee Pension Scheme

- Generous annual leave

- Possibilities for 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 an array of exciting projects and developments

Leading a newly-established team of 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 Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or similar

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

Excellent 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 Master's Degree (or higher 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

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