Principal Civil Design Engineer

London

11 months ago

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We are currently seeking a highly skilled Principal Civil Design Engineer to join a prestigious global engineering firm in London. This well-established firm is known for its expertise in Civil, Geotechnical, Traffic, and Geo-Environmental engineering, delivering impactful projects across a wide range of sectors. Ranked among the top firms worldwide, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a company that prioritizes employee growth and innovation.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will be instrumental in the planning, design, and permitting of civil engineering projects, with a focus on a diverse range of developments, including mixed-use complexes, residential areas, shopping centres, and educational facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Engineering: Assist in the creation and modification of engineering documents such as specifications, reports, construction schedules, cost estimates, and design plans, utilizing tools like AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Site Evaluation: Review maps, reports, and aerial photos to analyse soil composition, terrain, hydrological features, and topography to assess the potential impacts on project planning and design.
Permitting & Compliance: Contribute your knowledge of local, state, and federal land use permitting to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements.
Team Collaboration: Work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to project tasks and ensuring efficient project delivery.
Additional Duties: Take on a variety of tasks as needed to ensure the successful completion of all engineering requirements.

Key Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
Experience: At least 6 years of hands-on experience in civil design, including site planning, grading, stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control.
Software: Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
This is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside industry leaders, and grow your career in a firm that supports your professional development every step of the way.

Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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