Principal Civil Engineer

This consultancy is looking to expand their Manchester office which is brand new. They are looking for someone who will make a positive impact on the team.

This office has a smaller team but are looking for someone who is motivated and ambitious to grow their role into supporting technical delivery.

What's on offer:

• A discretionary bonus (3-10% of gross salary) available to all
• 26 days of annual leave
• Annual leave trading - up to five days per year
• Two days volunteering for each team member per year
• Private medical insurance
• Health assessment
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Cycle to work scheme
• Financial planning consultation
• Payment of professional membership fees
• High quality on the job training and mentoring

The role:

• Taking technical ownership of the production of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents produced by self, or coordinating and reviewing work produced by others.
• Independently using appropriate design / analysis software including CAD.
• Analyse technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Familiarity with design guides and standards.
• Knowledge of the designers' responsibilities under CDM (2015);
• Following and contributing to Link Engineering procedures for completing work to the highest standard and adding value to the schemes we deliver.
• Identify and manage risks within your area of responsibility.
• Supporting other team members in their technical development.
• Attending site visits to review project constraints and the construction process.
• Leading and managing delivery of appropriate projects, liaising with clients and third parties.
• Capable of presenting and discussing technical solutions with technical and non-technical parties.
• Identifying and responding to project commercial risks and opportunities.
• Developing fee proposals and project cost estimates.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Upholding and assisting with the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Helping to promote the business and explore business development opportunities

What you need to succeed:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) working towards CEng with the Institution of Civil Engineers
• A degree or HND in Civil Engineering
• Line management experience including undertaking of appraisals, identification of training and ensuring performance of junior team member
• Team management and resource coordination experience
• Experience working with local authorities, developers and architects on civil engineering aspects of a range of schemes
• Varied experience working on schemes through the planning process; from pre-app through to condition discharge
• Civil engineering project management experience including projects combining drainage, external works and highways elements