Principal Civil Engineer

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer Ref. No.: CJD1701Q26 Location: Based near Glasgow Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a fresh-faced, sustainability-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 on the lookout for a motivated, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able 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 (depending on the skills and experience you can bring to the role) - Employee Pension Scheme - Generous annual leave allowance - Flexible/hybrid working opportunities available - 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 Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a similar, relevant discipline 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 Higher Degree in a relevant field 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