Konker Recruitment Looking for Principal Civil Engineer at Oxford Full Time

Principal Civil Engineer – Oxford | £50,000 – £55,000+

Principal Civil Engineer interested in working for one of the country’s largest construction consultancies? Working as a Senior Engineer but looking to make the step up to Principal?  

We’re on the lookout for a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join an employer of choice in the Oxford area. The company have built a solid reputation over the years and is responsible for delivering the infrastructure for some top across the UK. Some of their recent work includes art and museum facilities, MOD projects, high-end car facilities, science facilities and new-build education developments.

Why this role?

One of the main attractions to this company is the truly wide range of projects you can be involved with. One day you could be working on a local science park and the next you can be delivering a city regeneration development in the North West – the scope is endless! The project portfolio you’ll work on will include both small-scale community projects and multi-million-pound internationally recognised schemes!

Other attractions include their continued efforts to have a positive impact on sustainability and the environment – working with the latest technology to deliver low-carbon construction solutions. There is a great team and company culture, with lots of collaboration across disciplines, and an impressive work environment.  

You’ll have plenty of flexibility to manage your own workload. Working from home arrangements and flexi hours are both available.

More about the company

The successful Principal Civil Engineer will be joining a diverse team of talented Engineers that work alongside a variety of other construction professionals. You’ll be included in the company’s journey for digital transformation and utilise the latest technology throughout your work. Sustainability is an important topic for this company, and you’ll be working alongside experienced low-carbon consultants to deliver long-term sustainable solutions for your clients.

Genuine career progression is available, and you can expect continued support to progress your professional memberships with routes to team leader and Associate levels. Beyond that, you will have the opportunity to manage your own projects and mentor junior staff.

As the Principal Civil Engineer your responsibilities will include;

• Designing drainage using SuDs principles to satisfy current planning policy and Water Authority requirements
• Modelling drainage networks using MicroDrainage design software
• Working with PDS and Civils 3D on complex schemes
• Produce the information and drawings necessary for sections 104, 106, 38 and 278 Agreements and handle the approval process by liaising with the necessary approving authorities
• Carry out infrastructure design to comply with the relevant Building Regulations
• Attending site and design team meetings
• Ideally, you will be qualified with MEng/BEng in Civil Engineering and passionate about becoming a Chartered Civil Engineer if not already there.
• The successful Civil Engineer will have strong communication, analysis, technical design and drawing skills.

What’s on offer to the successful Principal Civil Engineer?

• A competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£55,000+ depending on your experience and capabilities.
• Generous annual holiday – 25 days plus bank hols
• Work and train with the latest software
• Professional and social working atmosphere
• Contributory pension scheme starting a generous 6%
• Private health cover and life assurance
• Regular team and family social activities

How to apply?

Apply today by contacting Tom Stewart at Konker on (phone number removed) so I can answer any of your questions.