Principal Civil Engineer in Manchester

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 encompassing 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.

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.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• 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.

Duties Are Likely To Include The Following:

• 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.

What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are required?

Essential:

• Relevant degree or experience.
• Chartered/incorporated or working towards this.
• Full driving licence.

Experience:

• Considerable amount of post study work experience will be required.
• Working for water industry clients.
• Relevant design experience.

Skills:

• 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 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 are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a 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.

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