Principal Civil Engineer
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
136 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer
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• Lead the civil engineering aspects of energy projects—from concept to detailed design—delivering drawings, specs, estimates, and schedules • Provide technical guidance, review designs, and help resolve project challenges with practical, hands-on expertise • Prepare clear, accurate reports and documentation, and support site activities through inspections and construction monitoring • Identify and mitigate risks related to health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial factors • Represent the company professionally, support business development, and mentor junior engineers
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2:1 degree in civil engineering
- Chartered Engineer status
- Detailed working knowledge of codes and standards used within the UK energy sector (Eurocodes and British Standards)
- Detailed civil/structural design experience, including foundation design (advantageous)
- Condition and structural assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse (advantageous)
- Energy project experience (advantageous)
- Experience in the scoping of and management of site surveys and investigations (advantageous)
- Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (advantageous)
- Experience of working with CAD software such as Revit and AutoCAD (advantageous)
- Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment (advantageous)
Benefits
- 25 days holiday each year
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay offering 16 weeks full pay for both parents
- Generous family support options such as back up childcare support and return to work coaching
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time and hybrid working environment
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