Principal Civil Engineer

2 weeks ago

City, United Kingdom Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd Full time

We're seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Design team in either London or Manchester. In this role, you'll tackle a wide range of civil and structural engineering projects, from initial concepts to detailed designs and construction plans, with a focus on technical excellence and efficient delivery.

Joining a team dedicated to making a difference, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects across various sectors like energy, transport, and water. We offer flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and well-being, along with continuous professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.



Principal Civil Engineer Position Overview

  • Manage a small team of Engineers, ensuring the delivery of work packages with minimal supervision.
  • Ensure timely submission of deliverables, conduct technical checks, monitor budgets, and manage projects commercially.
  • Foster the performance and development of professional staff through guidance, training, and feedback.
  • Handle projects of varying sizes, providing engineering design solutions to high standards.
  • Provide internal team leadership in implementing engineering solutions.
  • Lead daily technical discussions and solutions with designers, contractors, and clients.
  • Ensure adherence to requirements within technical briefs and works information.


Principal Civil Engineer Position Requirements

  • Solid academic foundation with postgraduate qualifications in civil or structural engineering.
  • At least 10 years of industry experience.
  • Chartered Status in civil or structural engineering with membership in professional bodies.
  • Strong interpersonal and technical skills.
  • Demonstrated success in a dynamic engineering consultancy environment.
  • Proven expertise in tunnelling and underground space on significant infrastructure projects.
  • Established track record of commercial achievements.
  • Proficiency in BIM and other design software.
  • Thorough understanding of relevant standards, legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines.


Principal Civil Engineer Position Remuneration

  • Hybrid working (2-3 days in office).
  • Flexible working hours (10 am - 4 pm core).
  • Private medical healthcare.
  • 4% employer pension contribution.
  • 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays).
  • Life Assurance (4x).
  • Professional memberships & training.
  • Salary: DOE

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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