Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer | Associate Civil Engineer | Senior Civil Engineer

Exeter | 50k - 60k+ Dependent on Experience | Flexible Working | Excellent Benefits

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Principal Civil Engineer or Associate Civil Engineer to join our client's team in Exeter .

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in their consultancy career. You'll work on a diverse range of infrastructure, highways and drainage projects, combining design delivery with project management, client engagement and team development.

Working across a varied portfolio, you'll play a key role in successfully delivering projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design, while helping to develop the next generation of engineering talent.

What We Offer

• 50k - 60k+ Dependent on Experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working.
• Support towards Chartership and further qualifications.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Employee discount and benefits schemes.
• Subsidised social activities.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

Key Duties

• Deliver infrastructure, highway and drainage designs across a range of development projects.
• Manage projects through feasibility, preliminary design and detailed design stages.
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and design documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Support project delivery, programme management and commercial objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure designs comply with current legislation, industry standards and best practice.

Requirements

Essential:

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering.
• Proven experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, drainage and highways design projects.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and engineering best practice.
• Experience working on residential, commercial or mixed-use development schemes.
• Strong client-facing skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to produce clear, concise and technically accurate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution or working towards professional accreditation.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer status or progression towards Chartership.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships independently.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary development projects.
• Knowledge of industry-standard highways and drainage design software.
• Experience contributing to business development and client growth activities.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer seeking technically varied work, genuine career progression and the chance to join a consultancy that values professional development, collaboration and work-life balance.

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Principal Civil Engineer, Associate Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer in Exeter , apply online today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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