Principal Civil Engineer

Posted 9 days 19 hours ago by Strata Construction Consulting

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are currently looking for a talented candidate for our Principal Civil Engineer role based in Cardiff. This is a medium sized consultancy who have over 6 offices across the UK. They are looking to expand their Cardiff office offer some fantastic benefits such as Chartership support, ICE mentors, bonus scheme & more.

What's on offer:

  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • Cycle to work
  • ICE Chartership support
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
  • Salary reviews each year DOE
  • Medical insurance / Life Assurance
  • Income protection

The role:

  • Managing your project workload to achieve programmed deadlines
  • Supporting other team members in the delivery of items within your ability
  • Design of private drainage networks
  • Desired - Development of solutions for sectional applications, including S106, S185, S278 and EA applications
  • Design of drainage using Micro Drainage or PDS/Causeway flow software
  • Prepare layouts in AutoCAD and with the support of technicians
  • Preparation of FRAs, preplanning advice and documentation to support planning applications
  • Advising junior staff on solutions and supporting other team members on developing solutions
  • Taking ownership of projects and supporting the delivery team in the delivery of their projects, with respect to Civil and Infrastructure design.
  • Designing Civil engineering schemes and reviewing, checking and approving designs prepared by others
  • Liaising with clients to verify project scope and ensure deliverables
  • Carrying out inspections, site surveys and assessments and preparing reports
  • Preparation of tenders and fee proposals
  • Developing new and existing client relationships

What you need to succeed:

  • Relevant Civil Engineering degree
  • Chartered Engineer (ICE)or equivalent level of experience
  • 5+ years' experience
  • Client focused approach with effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Full UK driving licence and own transport
  • Eligible to live and work in the UK and high standard of written English