Job Description:

Principal Civil Engineer / Associate

We're seeking an experienced Principal Civil Engineer or Associate to lead the delivery of a diverse range of civil engineering projects across the residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with leadership experience to manage projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in growing a successful civil engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highways, infrastructure and development projects.
• Manage projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resources.
• Support business development by building client relationships and contributing to bids and fee proposals.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in civil/highway engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, NRSWA and highway/drainage adoption processes (S278, S38, S104).
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Causeway Flow and related design software.
• Strong commercial awareness, project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Chartered status (ICE, CIHT or CIWEM), or working towards chartership, is desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Site supervision and contract management.
• Financial management of projects.
• Bid and fee proposal preparation.
• Knowledge of procurement routes and contract types.
• Experience with flood risk permitting and land drainage consent processes.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.