Associate Civil Engineer in Glasgow)

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted Multidisciplinary Consultancy in Glasgow seeks an Associate Civil Engineer to lead a new team and deliver challenging projects. The ideal candidate will possess a UK Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Status, with extensive experience in drainage and civil engineering design. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence the consultancy's future in the Water and Civil Engineering sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

CPD dedication

Diverse project opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a design capacity within a UK-based consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience in water-based non-infrastructure projects.
• Confidence in managing various civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of civil engineers.
• Deliver exciting engineering projects on time and budget.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Skills

Drainage design

Team leadership

Client relations

Time management

Communication skills

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Associate Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD291125A

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to join my client, a trusted, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as market‑leading experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. As a recently‑established consultancy, they are currently on the lookout for a driven, talented Associate Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non‑infrastructure design who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a number of challenging projects. You will have a hand in building and leading a newly‑established team of design engineers, based near the lively, diverse city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (commensurate with the skills and experience you can bring to the role)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Opportunities to win and deliver a diverse selection of engineering projects across the region and beyond
• Proactively influencing the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• Delivering a number of exciting projects and developments
• Taking responsibility for a newly‑established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout their careers
• Leading all aspects of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Working to win a range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Managing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a trusted, go‑to representative during client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK‑based consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience of working with water‑based non‑infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• Prior experience of managing projects and people within the sector
• Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Confidence in winning diverse projects across the region, and being able to successfully deliver on these to the highest of standards
• Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or Hydrology (or similar, relevant discipline)
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public‑facing role

If you are interested in the role of Associate Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.