At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major infrastructure projects and provide technical leadership in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy based in London.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, competitive pension, private healthcare, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for mentorship and career progression in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering and Chartered Engineer status.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer Location: London
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Principal Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering consultancy. This senior position offers the chance to lead major infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership, and play a key role in business development and team growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project delivery from concept through to completion, ensuring high technical standards, strong client relationships, and successful commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, planning, and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
- Develop conceptual and detailed engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
- Provide technical leadership and approval for complex engineering solutions.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practice.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
- Mentor and develop engineers and technical staff.
- Monitor project performance, financial delivery, and profitability.
- Represent the organisation at meetings, industry events, and professional forums.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent professional accreditation).
- Demonstrable experience acting as a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) or in a comparable role.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong technical expertise in infrastructure engineering.
- Proven leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong commercial awareness and project delivery experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working collaboratively with project managers, contractors, consultants, and clients.
Experience
- Typically 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Successful track record of leading and delivering complex infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and project budgets.
Desirable Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Sentinel Track Safety (PTS) certification.
- Familiarity with NEC4 contracts.
- Willingness to undertake occasional site visits, overnight stays, and weekend work where project requirements demand.
Benefits
- 30 days annual leave including public holidays.
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Life assurance.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- Income protection.
- Professional membership subscriptions paid.
- Private healthcare.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards.
Principle Engineer in London) employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in London, where you will have the opportunity to lead major infrastructure projects and shape the future of engineering. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive work culture encourages continuous learning and offers competitive benefits, including generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and private healthcare. As a Principal Engineer, you will not only drive technical excellence but also play a pivotal role in mentoring the next generation of engineers, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
