Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer\n\nRef. No.: CJD2012K25\n\nLocation: London\n\nSalary: £55,000 - £65,000\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-respected, green-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a driven, experienced 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 determined team of designers, based in the exciting, multicultural Capital City of London.\n\nBenefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):\n\n- Highly-competitive salary\n\n- Employee Pension Scheme\n\n- Generous annual leave entitlement\n\n- Flexible working opportunities\n\n- Life Insurance Scheme\n\n- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)\n\n- Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects\n\n- Actively contributing to the future development and direction of the company\n\nResponsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:\n\nOverseeing and delivering a range of projects and developments\nLeading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering design professionals, mentoring their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)\nOverseeing design projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation\nManaging infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects\nEstablishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders\nPreparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents\nEnforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring colleagues adhere to best practice at all times\nUpholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times\nContributing to the company's Business Development (BD) strategies, acting as a trusted representative \n\nRequired skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:\n\nA UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, or a similar, relevant discipline\nChartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)\nExtensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting\nDemonstrable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)\nExperience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design\nProficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more\nConsiderable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission\nPrior experience of managing relevant projects and people\nExperience of managing client and stakeholder relations\nOutstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills\nHold a full, valid UK driving licence \n\nDesirable skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:\n\nA UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline\nExperience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments\nExperience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)\nExperience of working in a public-facing role \n\nIf 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.

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