Principal Civil Engineer

5 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom RGB Recruitment Ltd Full time

Principal/Associate Engineer

Flood Risk and Drainage – Exeter


We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning independent Civil Engineering consultancy in Exeter, leading and delivering a number of multi-discipline projects, working within the Flood Risk and Drainage team.

The consultancy have grown to over 40 strong in the last few years and are working on a wide range of local projects, working on a broad range of sectors including Residential. Mixed-Use, Education and more.

You would have gained considerable experience working within a similar role and discipline ideally in a consultancy environment and ideally degree qualified.


The role:

You would be working on a mixture of drainage strategy and design, working collaboratively with the wider infrastructure teams, whilst also working alongside clients, and other co-professionals. Also working on the full life-cycle of the Flood Risk Assessment processes/projects.


You would be taking on a project management role whilst working on co-ordination, delegating tasks to the remainder of the team. You would also be in charge of managing budgets, finances, managing client exceptions and delivery.


This role would benefit someone who has a good working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/Causeway Flow and other relevant 3D software.

You would be working on a wide variety of schemes across the South West, including:

  • Mixed-use urban extensions
  • New-build retirement accommodation
  • Renewable Energy and battery storage works
  • Affordable housing

And more


This role would require enough experience and intel in order to lead the Flood Risk and Drainage input, joining at Principal or Associate, working closely with the Transport Planning and Infrastructure teams in house.


You would be responsible for financial performance of assigned projects including fee proposals, invoicing etc whilst maintaining best practise.

They also have ICE training schemes to help work towards professional accreditations and internal progression.


So who am I joining?

A varied, diverse team of specialist engineers, technicians and transport planners who all work towards the same end goal – to deliver the best possible service to their clients in the local region. Social within the Exeter region and part of an ever-growing and dynamic local community.

Modern offices spaces with free parking, in a very commutable part of Exeter by car, foot or part of the local cycle network, with hybrid working on offer to help promote a good work life balance.

They are a very social team, with monthly social events and other activities throughout the year.


So why join?

Salary dependant on experience, Circa £55,000

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Profit bonus scheme

Gold Investors in people accreditation

Flexible Company Benefits scheme

Payment for professional institutions

Company Pension



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