Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer\n\nRef. No.: CJD0612F25\n\nLocation: London\n\nSalary: £52,000 - £62,000\n\nThis is an outstanding opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of building a market-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently seeking a talented, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging design projects.

You will have a hand in establishing and leading a fresh team of design engineers, based near the thriving, diverse Capital City of London.\n\nBenefits for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):\n\n- Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)\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 of the company\n\nResponsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:\n\nOverseeing and delivering an array of high-profile projects and developments\nLeading a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them through their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)\nOverseeing all aspects of the design process, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation\nManaging a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects, alike\nEstablishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from across the public and private sectors\nPreparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other technical documents\nEnforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice\nUpholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times\nContributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative \n\nRequired skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:\n\nA UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline\nChartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE or CIWEM)\nExtensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy\nDemonstrable experience of working with water-based non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, water treatment plants, etc.)\nExperience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design\nProficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)\nConsiderable experience of writing, checking, and amending a variety of technical documents\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\n- A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a cognate discipline\n\n- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments\n\n- Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)\n\n- Experience 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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