Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Innsworth

Our client is seeking a talented Principal Civil Engineer to join their growing Gloucester office. This client is a known leader in the industry, who are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative infrastructure and construction solutions that meet the needs of our clients and communities.

Their project portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including transportation, commercial, and public works, providing opportunities for engineers to work on challenging and impactful projects.

The successful candidate will have effective project and client management skill together with a high standard of written and oral communication. We are looking for a team leader with a positive approach who enjoys generating and applying creative solutions to project challenges. Sound commercial awareness is vital as is experience in developing client relationships.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop beyond a Principal role and be a key part of the senior management team of the business.

What’s on offer

Hybrid /flexible working

Option to buy additional holiday or sell holiday

Bonus scheme

Professional fees paid with inhouse mentors available

Life Assurance

Private healthcare plan

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

The role

Management, leadership, support and coaching of a team ranging from apprentices to experienced civil engineers

Liaising with clients for project delivery, relationship and new business development

Design of drainage, service, road infrastructure and earthworks on a broad range of projects that include industrial, commercial, residential, retail, health and leisure developments.

Preparation of associated drawings from concept stage through to construction.

Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements and Service Strategy Reports as well as design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems from concept stage through to implementation.

Design and detailing of works associated with highway (s.278, s.38, etc.) and drainage agreements (s.104, s.185, etc) as well as other relevant consents / permits and negotiation of technical approvals.

Site audits and feasibility assessments.

What you need to succeed

A relevant degree plus 5+ years’ experience in a civil engineering role

Broad experience in writing reports such as Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Statements, etc.

Experience in preparing drawings using AutoCAD and design of foul and surface water drainage systems using Microdrainage

Some experience carrying out vehicle swept path assessments using Auto Track.

Knowledge of ground modelling software for the design of horizontal / vertical alignment, earthworks, etc