At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from planning to construction, focusing on highways and drainage.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Southampton with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Clear career progression path with direct exposure to senior leaders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer status and experience in managing multidisciplinary teams required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Is Chartered (CEng MICE or equivalent); Has strong technical expertise in highways, drainage, flood risk and SuDS design; Has experience delivering UK development and infrastructure projects; Can prepare and review planning and technical approval submissions; Has experience leading projects, managing programmes and coordinating multidisciplinary teams; Possesses strong commercial awareness and experience managing fees, risks and budgets; Is proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar design software; Enjoys mentoring engineers and contributing to team development; Has excellent communication skills and can confidently engage with clients, authorities and project stakeholders.
As The Successful Principal Civil Engineer, You Will:
- Lead civil engineering commissions from feasibility and planning through to construction support;
- Deliver highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS and infrastructure design solutions;
- Review technical designs, calculations, reports and project documentation;
- Identify project constraints, risks and opportunities relating to access, flood risk, utilities and ground conditions;
- Manage project scope, resources, programmes and quality assurance processes;
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams;
- Liaise with Local Authorities, water companies, highway authorities and the Environment Agency;
- Represent the business at project meetings, workshops and site visits;
- Support fee proposals, bid submissions and business development initiatives;
- Mentor and develop engineers and technicians across the team;
- Help establish technical standards, workflows and best practice within the civil engineering function.
Package £60,000 - £75,000 Flexible hybrid working Southampton office location Clear route to Associate and Associate Director level Direct exposure to Directors and senior decision-makers Varied project portfolio across multiple sectors Professional development and chartership support Ongoing mentoring and leadership opportunities Collaborative multidisciplinary environment Strong emphasis on career progression and personal growth.
To apply for this role, please apply today, or get in touch with the Civil Engineering team at Energi People!
Principal Civil Engineer in Southampton employer: Energi People
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