Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

2 weeks ago


South Africa First Recruitment Group Full time

In a rush? Simply drop off your CV by clicking on the button to your right, and we'll get in contact if we have a suitable vacancy.

Due to growth our client are looking to expend their dynamic and expanding Civil and Structural (C&S) team at their office based in Manchester, seeking a skilled Principal/Associate Engineer to join their vibrant workplace.

As a key player in their team, you will not only be a people leader but also serve as a technical sounding board, applying your extensive experience to guide the team in solving complex design problems.


Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the design on multiple projects as the lead Civil Engineer.
Lead and manage large C&S project teams or smaller teams effectively.
Provide technical support and mentorship to address design challenges faced by the team.
Develop the infrastructure capability of our growing Civil and Structural department.
Build and nurture relationships across diverse sectors, planning for future projects.
Manage teams on a day-to-day basis, supporting the Director in wider business elements.
Act as a technical authority for Infrastructure Design across all project offices.

Qualifications and Experience:
Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer CEng MICE/ MIStructE.Proven experience leading and managing teams.

Extensive experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, Microdrainage, and AutoCAD.Strong technical knowledge of Civil design, including earthworks, drainage, pavement design, external works, and 3D underground services coordination.

CSCS Card.
SC clearance (or eligibility).Full Clean Current UK Driving Licence.
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people.

That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Civil Engineer looking for new employment.


Sector:
Commercial, Admin & Office Support
"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.
"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.
"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia
"There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."
Multi-Sector Client
"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years."
"We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.
"We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future."
"I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.
"First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.
"As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."
TechnipFMC
"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.
"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.
"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.
"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

Nuvia
"There is nothing negative about the service that we've received from First. Without fail they have produced positive feedback. The fact that they have placed a diverse range of skills from PA's to Engineers, just goes to show that they have the core skills, intelligence, and initiative that make them great recruiters, and preferred partners."
Multi-Sector Client
"It's great to work with a recruitment agency we trust. The team at First Recruitment Group are friendly and straight talking and they continue to provide an excellent service. We're proud to still be working with them after 20 years."
"We have required anumber of Quality Assurance/Quality Control candidates within the NuclearIndustry. Since early 2016 First Recruitment Group have provided a number ofQA/QC professionals in locations across the UK.
"We have been verypleased with both the quality of supply and the customer service demonstratedand will continue to use their professional services in the future."
"I have worked with First Recruitment Group as my partner ofchoice across a number of large and challenging Oil & Gas projectsinternationally over recent years.
"First are a high performing business who are built oncredibility, honesty, expertise.
"As we push the frontiers of projects and move in to moreand more challenging and locations, First will continue to be my partner ofchoice to help us deliver our projects with confidence."
TechnipFMC
"I have had the pleasure of working with First Recruitment Group over recent years and we have formed a great working relationship. Their understanding of our exacting requirements is outstanding.
"The First team are highly experienced and knowledgeable across the recruitment spectrum and operate in the manner you would expect of a professional outfit of their stature. Their attention to detail and approach is faultless and their commitment and drive has helped our business with unique, complex and difficult recruitment requirements.
"Sarah, our Account Manager, is an incisive thinker as well as hardworking, diligent and reliable and has an extremely helpful and flexible approach to her work. This reflects in her team and with their ability to communicate at all levels in an honest and trusted consultative manner and gives us great faith in their ability to identify candidates who can help us to drive forward and achieve our business goals.
"I have no hesitation in recommending First as a recruitment partner and feel they would be worthy of selection for any engineering or manufacturing business looking for an intelligent and innovative solution."

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