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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 a rare opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach, by establishing a brand-new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are seeking a talented, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to take on a number of challenging projects, whilst leading a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the family-friendly, scenic 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) as you progress
Access to a diverse selection of projects across the region
Proactively influencing the development and future of the company 
Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
Managing several exciting engineering developments in a design capacity
Overseeing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and successful delivery
Providing support and mentorship to colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Liaising with and managing clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
Preparing, checking, amending, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
Adhering to and enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
Proactively contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc. 
Required skills and experience for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:
A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant field)
Hold Chartered Status recognised by a relevant Professional Body
Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy
Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
Experience of drainage network modelling and earthworks
Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar)
Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector
Considerable 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:
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 vacancyDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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