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Principal Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West

Birmingham

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GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing prestigious infrastructure schemes across the UK, with responsibilities from feasibility to construction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This innovative firm values work-life balance and offers a flexible working environment, alongside opportunities for career development and progression. Join a team that encourages creativity and rewards initiative, while working on impactful projects that shape communities.

Benefits

Flexible working
Work-life balance
Career development
Funded chartership and accreditations
Autonomy in work
Innovation culture
Progression roadmap
Involvement in prestigious schemes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
  • Chartered or near-chartered status with relevant institutions is essential.
  • Experience in delivering successful projects in a similar role.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake detailed design of infrastructure schemes from feasibility to construction.
  • Liaise with clients and other professionals for cost-effective design solutions.
  • Prepare and manage design budgets and project timelines.

Skills

Highway design (S38 / S278)
Drainage design (S104 / S98)
Design of foul pumping stations
Residential and commercial external works design
Excellent communication skills
Project management skills
Team working skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Chartered or near-chartered status

Tools

AutoCAD
Civil 3D
MicroDrainage

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated individual to join their team as a Principal Civil Engineer in Bristol.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing a variety of infrastructure schemes on some of the largest and most prestigious developments in the country.

The successful candidate will have expertise in the following disciplines:

  1. Highway design (S38 / S278) both preliminary and detailed.
  2. Drainage design (S104 / S98) both strategic and detailed.
  3. Design of foul pumping stations, SUDS, flow control structures, and balancing facilities.
  4. Residential and commercial external works design, including earthworks assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Undertake detailed design of infrastructure schemes from feasibility to construction stage.
  2. Ensure designs are completed to the highest technical standards.
  3. Liaise with clients, architects, and other engineering professionals to develop efficient and cost-effective design solutions.
  4. Prepare and manage design budgets and project timelines.
  5. Support the production of tender documentation, site supervision, and contract administration.

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  2. Chartered or near-chartered status with relevant professional institutions.
  3. Experience in a similar role, with a track record of delivering successful projects.
  4. Proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroDrainage.
  5. Excellent communication, project management, and team working skills.
  6. A full driving license.

Benefits:

  1. Flexible working - we trust you to decide how you work.
  2. Work-life balance - we recognize you have a life outside of work; we'll do our best to accommodate your personal circumstances.
  3. Scale and scope - you'll be part of many of the UK's most prestigious schemes, including new towns and settlements of 5000+ houses.
  4. Variety - as a multi-disciplinary consultancy, you will be involved from inception to completion and have the opportunity to expand your expertise and explore all areas and disciplines.
  5. Autonomy - you'll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.
  6. Innovation - built on a culture of innovation, we encourage you to bring and implement your own ideas, free from regimented processes or layers of hierarchy.
  7. Funded chartership and accreditations - including RICS, ICE and IOB.
  8. Progression and career development - we are committed to people development, offering a strong 'promote from within' culture and sponsored training.
  9. Roadmap for progression - we're at a pivotal growth stage, opening new offices and expanding into new regions meaning there is clear scope to progress into senior level roles and build a team.
  10. Repeat business - we have a highly valued reputation for successfully driving complex projects through the full development lifecycle, supporting schemes for many years, and experiencing high levels of repeat business, providing a consistent and stable workflow.
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