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Principal Civil Engineer

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Penguin Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principal Civil Engineer )

Overview

Job Title:

Principal Civil Engineer

.: CJD
101025A

Location:

Edinburgh

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to a range of high-profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields. They are on the lookout for a talented, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and head-up a newly-established team of professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary (commensurate with the skills and experience you bring to the role)
  • Employee Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
  • Having a proactive input in the development of the company
Responsibilities
  • Leading the design of a wide array of engineering developments
  • Managing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budget, resources, schedule, and successful delivery/implementation
  • Mentoring and supporting colleagues throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the company
  • 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
  • Contributing to the company's business development and growth, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.
Required skills and experience
  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Hold Chartered Status
  • Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
  • Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
  • Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
  • Proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, Info Drainage, AutoCAD, and similar
  • Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
  • Experience of managing projects and people
  • 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
  • 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 vacancy.

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