Associate Civil Engineer

HDR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer in Glasgow, UK. This role involves leading technical delivery, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring project compliance with client specifications. The ideal candidate will have a BEng or MSc in Civil Engineering, at least 7 years of experience in a design consultancy, and strong project management skills. The firm fosters a culture of inclusion and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ industry experience, ideally in a design consultancy.
• Incorporated status preferred, pursuing Chartered status.
• Experience in designing and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and supervise project delivery.
• Maintain excellent client relationships for high satisfaction.
• Monitor and control project progress and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Effective communication

CAD drawing production

Computer modeling

Education

BEng, MSc in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

About The Role

As an Associate Civil Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to lead technical delivery, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and work closely with clients to bring visionary projects to life. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands‑on engineering expertise. You will be part of an organisation that is 100 percent employee owned, that supports and creates many opportunities for you to advance, succeed and fulfil your career aspirations.

About You

We are looking for someone who is a personable self‑starter with the ability to project a positive ‘can‑do’ professional attitude at all times, maintaining good working relationships. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines, being able to establish excellent working rapport within the team, business and with clients, with the ability to work under pressure, handle a varied workload and keep to tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest level of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and supervise project delivery, establish client brief, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plan and agree deliverables, i.e. report, specifications and drawings scope for all projects within the group.
• Agree level of service, commensurate of fee with the Director, for each project. Manage fee draw down and assist the Director with invoicing.
• Assist the Group Leader to monitor resource relative to each project monthly allowable fee expenditure, defining monthly CAD requirements and two‑weekly engineering workload forecasts.
• Carry out engineering concept design to detailed design, tender and contract on‑site supervision, to completion, ensuring projects are undertaken in accordance with design briefs and that completion deadlines are achieved, via frequent design reviews with engineers.
• Ensure all design projects and reports within the group are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Maintain regular ‘in‑house’ design reviews and checks.
• Monitor contract staff or third‑party appointments for the team.
• Maintain excellent client relationships and contacts to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business. Manage client’s expectations and promote a team approach.
• Pursue new business opportunities with existing clients and develop new business opportunities where appropriate and participate with company presentations.
• Motivate yourself and manage staff within group to build coherent high‑performing teams. Set objectives, monitor performance, coach and develop staff to optimise their potential.
• Assist Group Leader with identifying and implementing your personal training/CPD and development requirements.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations and project financial budgets.
• Implement management and administration systems (timesheets/expenses etc.), co‑ordinate holiday leave within group.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations.
• Assist with Project Archiving at end of a Project Completion.
• Accurately complete timesheets, assist with invoices and other reporting requirements and submit in accordance with reporting formats and deadlines.
• Continuous adoption of all Civil and Structural engineering rules and regulations, endeavouring to always ensure protection of the Companies reputation and Professional Indemnity.

Required Qualifications

• BEng, MSc in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent subject.
• Incorporated Status in chosen discipline preferred and ongoing pursuit of Chartered status and business qualifications if not already achieved.
• Minimum 7 years’ industry experience ideally working within a design consultancy (experience in the Data Centre industry is highly desirable).
• Experience in designing and managing projects.
• Able to undertake computer modelling, organise and direct the production of CAD drawings and correspond effectively with opposite numbers with other consultants.
• Skills in project managing on‑going jobs with limited supervision are desirable.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organisational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations: United Kingdom-Scotland-Glasgow, United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Site Civil

Job Posting: Mar 3, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records.