Principal Civil Engineer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Vecta Search Group Full time €50,000 - €60,000

Vecta Search is currently on the lookout for a Principal Civil Engineer for our client based in Bristol.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to further their career in the industry.
This is a new office within a well-established consultancy that is looking to organically grow.
For this role you'll work very closely with the Director, helping to facilitate that growth.
About the company: You'll be working on a range of domestic and commercial projects of any size.
This is a great role for an Engineer who wishes to be well rounded and not pigeonholed in their career.
You'll initially work closely on highway design packages, existing highways as private roads and highway drainage design.
What we can offer you Great career trajectory, you'll work closely with the Director in a new office, fantastic exposure into further management positions.
Very social company, regular social occasions which are varied to accommodate everyone.
Fantastic central location with easy transport links and an onsite gym.
Genuine work life balance environment, hybrid role with 3 days in the office (flexible to which).
Salary range of £50,000 to £60,000, experience depending.
Birthday off every year.
Automatically enrolled onto Aviva DigiCare.
23 days holiday bank holidays.
Role Description Proven ability to manage clients, projects, and commercials.
Experience liaising with Local Planning Authorities.
Capable of taking the reins on projects and progressing into leadership roles.
Help guide and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and experience.
Oversee designs to ensure they meet standards, regulations, and client needs.
Manage resources, schedules, and deliverables to keep projects running smoothly.
Build strong relationships with clients and external contacts like contractors and councils.
Ensure work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Check and review project work to maintain high quality and resolve issues early.
Support bids and tenders with technical input and cost estimates.
Look for opportunities to grow the business through new projects or relationships.
What we need from you Ideally 2 years UK experience, principal role.
Highway design experience, dealing with Section 278 / 38.
Drainage design, dealing with Section 104.
Experience with MicroDrainage/Flow, PDS, Site 3D, AutoCAD Previous experience managing clients and expectations.
Experience dealing with local planning authorities.
Good commercial acumen.
To reiterate, this is a great position for someone who is hungry to develop their career and gain exposure to elements of their role that they may not experience in a traditional position.
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