Principal Civil Engineer in Exeter

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services with access to specialist sister companies and partners to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors spanning buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Based in any of our Exeter, Croydon, Manchester, Sunderland or Swindon offices, you will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team of around 90 engineers and technicians. The offices are known for their friendly and supportive work environment where personal development is fostered across a breadth of interesting and wide-ranging projects. We have a flexible structure which accommodates progression in pace with your development.

We are committed to providing flexibility for our employees and recognise the advantages to both individuals and to the Company. This means that employees can balance work with their personal commitments and interests.

You will be part of our Water Sector Team providing design expertise in collaboration with major UK companies across the country, including South West Water, Severn Trent Water, Wessex Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water.

• You will join an established team of Civil Engineers, supporting multidisciplinary design schemes, to assist with the delivery of projects within the Water sector, as well as providing support to a group of highly motivated, developing Engineers and Technicians.
• Projects vary in size and complexity and may involve optioneering, outline design or detailed design.
• The work may be directly for the water companies or via a Contractor as part of a design and construct contract.
• Perform technical or professional work activities to assure delivery which meets client requirements and is in accordance with relevant standards.
• Collate plans and schedules and monitor work to meet deadlines, company quality assurance and other requirements.
• Liaise and engage with clients and third parties as required.
• Take a leading role in promoting health, safety, welfare and sustainability/environmental matters in all areas of your work.

• Relevant degree or experience.
• Chartered/incorporated or working towards this.
• Full driving licence.
• Considerable amount of post-study work experience will be required.
• Working for water industry clients.
• Relevant design experience.
• Communication skills; Verbal & Written.
• Motivated with a positive attitude.
• Use of CAD / Revit and a working knowledge of BIM.
• Working knowledge of sustainable practices.
• Hydraulic calculations, including use.

We are one of the UK’s most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We’ll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We’re happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits.

To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.