Role: Principal Civil Engineer Location: London Type: 37.5 Hours (9 Day Fortnight), Permanent, Hybrid (2/3 Days in office), Flexible.
We're looking for a Principal Civil Engineer in London!
This would be an ideal role for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer who is working towards Chartership, or who is already Chartered.
Key Benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working, including the possibility to work a compressed 9-day fortnight.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Company Pension Scheme (grade dependent, minimum of 6%).
- Professional membership fees
- Supported route to Chartership.
- Working Nursery Scheme.
- Family private medical insurance.
- Life Assurance.
- Eyecare scheme.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
Company:
The company are not just a consultancy, but an award-winning, Artisan Engineering House, who undertake projects of exceptional complexity and significance. These can range from from city-wide masterplans through to parks and public realm projects including educational, arts and leisure, commercial and residential developments.
Operating out of a centralised, modern practice in up-market central London, the company is home to over 50 engineering elites, that you will collaborate with across disciplines.
This company are positioned way ahead of the curve of engineering technology, so you'll get your hands on the latest methods, engineering materials and software, which will enable you to produce exceptional designs for your portfolio.
Certified as a B Corp, Social Enterprise, and Employee Benefit Organisation, they are addressing the significant issues of our time, including Net Zero carbon, circular economy, biodiversity gain, and social impact.
Role:
As a Principal Civil Engineer with our partner company, you will be part of a dynamic team and have an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from city-wide masterplans through to parks and public realm projects including educational, arts and leisure, commercial and residential developments.
Responsibilities:
With your strong analysis and research skills, engineering design and communication experience you will be responsible for the following:
- Technical design of key infrastructure systems including water, flood mitigation, highways and utilities.
- Technical design of sustainable drainage systems, preferably from concept through to construction, including detailed modelling.
- Site analysis including hydrology, utilities, ground condition and environmental conditions.
- Defining briefs, developing strategies and undertaking feasibility studies in response to client needs.
What we're ideally looking for:
- BSc/BEng (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
- The ability to think through complex problems and embrace creative and appropriate solutions
- Knowledge of design software such as InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage etc.
- Membership of an appropriate professional body such as ICE, CIWEM (or similar)
- Professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) - preferably already certified but those working towards certification will be considered
- Digital design and systems optimisation tools such as parametric earth movement modelling and information systems and 3D modelling
- Strong IT skills, along with an ability to interpret and work with maps, plans and drawings
- Experience of further design software commonly used in the design of infrastructure associated with building-based projects; this could include Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, etc.
- Awareness of BIM and its application on projects
- Coaching junior staff and supporting their development
- The ability to communicate confidently and able to adapt your approach to suit specific situations
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience of 3D parametric modelling such as Rhino/Grasshopper
- Experience of design software used in energy and environmental analysis (IES VE, JPA, SAP, Ladybug, Honeybee, DIVA, EnergyPlus etc.)
- Environmental design of buildings
If you believe you are a strong technical fit for this role but find the salary, location, or seniority level unsuitable, we still encourage you to submit your CV. We are continuously recruiting for similar positions at various levels across the UK. We would always welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially about your unique employment situation.
Even if you are content in your current role, we welcome inquiries from professionals in Civil Engineering Design, Infrastructure, and Transportation who are interested in future opportunities. For more information, please contact George Banks at Aldwych Consulting on .
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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