A Principal Engineer is responsible for the day to day management of projects, tasks and team to ensure projects are delivered within an agreed budget and programme, and to a high quality. This includes providing technical support and mentoring to staff, as well as communicating with the client, other consultants and colleagues to ensure a brief is agreed and adhered to in the delivery of projects, whilst developing client relationships. As part of this role, the person will be responsible for the implementation of the business goals and strategy in support of the directors.
The person must reflect Perega’s values of being collaborative, forward thinking, passionate, approachable and enriching our community.
- Agree schedules of services and prepare fee proposals for projects
- Monitor and coordinate the workload of team members to meet project deadlines and deliver the project within the agreed fee
- Ensure technical design information including sketches, calculations, specifications and reports are delivered to a high technical standard and compliant with the agreed schedule of services
- Review and approve reports or designs, drawings, sketches and calculations in accordance with quality procedures
- Supervise, mentor and support members of the team
- Liaise effectively with clients and other design team members
- Monitor and maintain technical and financial control of projects
- Prepare bids and proposals
- Assist with delivering and development of ‘best practice’
- Assist with developing and implementing business strategies
- Proactive in self-development
- Assist in the identification of business development opportunities
- Deliver agreed business development targets
- Assist the marketing department
- Prepare for and participate in the management of resources
- Where required, participate in the recruitment and interview process for new staff
- Input into the preparation of monthly financial reports
- Obtain formal client instruction and purchase orders where required
- Accurately complete invoicing sheets to allow invoicing monthly
- Develop the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) and manage the availability of competent resources to execute project
- Review the information produced by the Task Team against the brief to ensure that the information deliverables are consistent with the required Suitability Code
- Identify and communicate risks associated with the information issue to the delivery team
- Review information deliverables ensuring that the information produced by the Task Team is compliant with the Project SMP (standard method and procedure) prior to being shared
- Have passed the IPD requirements with ICE or IStructE
- Experienced in leading and managing teams
- Experienced in delegating and supervising work of the team
- Experienced in acting as mentor to junior members of the team
- Excellent understanding of engineering principles
- Experienced in the application of design software and aware of its limitations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational / time management skills
- Proactive approach to work
- Commitment to continual improvement at a personal and company level
- Excellent understanding of complex construction procedures
- Ability to work within the ISO 19650 environment and associated processes
- University degree in civil or structural engineering
- Working knowledge of Civils 3D, CAD, Flow and Smart Tools
- Understanding of financial reporting systems
Technical
- Conversant in designing to British Standards/Eurocodes
- Design and Construction Guidance for Foul and Surface Water sewers offered for adoption (the “DCG”)
- DMRB
- Specification for Highway Works
- Manual for Streets
- Able to use computer design software packages
- Experienced in new build projects
- Experienced in refurbishment projects
- Excellent understanding of CDM regulations
- Excellent understanding of SuDS systems
- Able to develop different design solutions and appraise those produced by others
- Working knowledge of contractual obligations
Judgement and Decision Making
- Able to identify and define engineering problems
- Able to identify alternative engineering solutions and appraise these to identify the most appropriate to satisfy the client’s brief
- Able to identify and control technical and commercial risk
Communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to produce accurate and clear sketches to communicate engineering solutions
- Experienced in the production of specifications and technical reports and feasibility studies
Relationship Building
- Able to build positive team spirit throughout the team and project groups
- Able to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
- Experienced in business development and managing client relationships
Salary will be a competitive package, commensurate with experience.
Perega put people first. Our team and clients are at the heart of everything we do. We’re team players, and together we collaborate to find solutions. Because they love what we do, our people are always thinking and are open to new ideas and innovation that will help to make our projects more successful.
Our offices are friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- 30 days annual leave plus additional days for long service
- The ability to buy and sell holiday days
- Family friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, Perega is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Perega.
Vacancy Number: 00033
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