Principal Civil Engineer in Dunfermline, Fife
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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)C
Location: Based near Dunfermline
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach by establishing a brand new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to all manner of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are seeking an enthusiastic, talented Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to win and deliver a number of challenging projects. You will help build and lead a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the scenic, family-friendly city of Dunfermline.
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 entitlement
- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career progression
- Opportunities to win and deliver a diverse selection of infrastructure engineering projects across the region
- Proactively influencing the developmental direction of the company
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Delivering a number of exciting engineering developments in a design capacity
Managing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including aspects such as budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, delivery, and implementation
Supporting and mentoring colleagues throughout their careers, encouraging their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Managing relationships with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
Preparing, checking, amending, and submitting technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
Enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a dependable representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
A Degree in Civil Engineering
Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body
Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy setting
Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
Experience of drainage network modelling and earthworks design
Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)
Considerable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
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 Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
Prior experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
Some experience of preparing 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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