Principal Engineer/ Associate

Principal Engineer/ Associate Wanted - Immediate Start!

Leicester | £50K-£60K+ (DOE)

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Principal Engineer?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer/ Associate to join an ambitious, independent consultancy based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a growing organisation, working on a varied portfolio of highway, infrastructure, public realm and development projects ranging from local highway improvements through to major multi-million-pound development schemes for both private and public sector clients.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to lead and grow your own team
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the business

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Extensive experience in highways, infrastructure and drainage design
• Strong understanding of DMRB, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20, NRSWA and related standards
• Experience with S278, S38 and S104 adoption agreements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civils 3D and drainage modelling software including Causeway Flow
• Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies for planning applications
• Good understanding of SuDS, NPPF, PPG and flood risk legislation
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead teams effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to support business development
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports

Desirable:

• Chartered status, or working towards Chartership (ICE, CIHT or CIWEM)
• Experience in construction phase supervision and contract management
• Experience preparing fee proposals and bids
• Understanding of Flood Risk Activity Permits and Land Drainage Consent processes

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of highway, infrastructure and drainage projects
• Prepare designs in accordance with current legislation, national standards and best practice
• Manage projects, resources, budgets and programme delivery
• Attend meetings with clients, architects, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies
• Produce technical reports, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support business growth

Requirements

As a Principal Engineer/ Associate, you will also be expected to:

• Support and mentor junior engineers and assist with team development

About Regional Recruitment 

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors. 

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