Civil Design Engineer – Full Time – Glasgow

Catering; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

First People Solutions is seeking a Civil Design Engineer in Glasgow to join a leading consulting engineer. You will design civil works including drainage and earthworks, produce drawings and reports, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects in a high-hazard environment.

The role offers a path for professional growth, with a focus on standards, quality, and mentoring junior engineers. Salary is negotiable with pension and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a UK engineering design consultancy.
• Strong drainage design experience and knowledge of standards.

Responsibilities

• Design civil works for large projects (drainage, earthworks, external works).
• Produce drawings, specs, and reports to a high standard.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient solutions.
• Review calculations and subcontractor designs for quality and compliance.
• Support junior engineers and contribute to best practice.

Skills

Drainage design

Earthworks

External works

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Design standards compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Design Engineer

Glasgow

First People Solutions is working with a leading consulting engineer, recognised for delivering major design and innovative engineering solutions within complex, high-hazard environments. They operate across sectors such as Power, Life Sciences, Defence, and Aviation. They’re now seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing team in Glasgow.

You will be involved in a range of interesting and challenging projects, offering the kind of technical challenges you don’t find at a standard firm. Beyond the projects, they have a reputation for stability and a culture of belonging.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing civil works for large projects (drainage, earthworks, external works)
• Producing drawings, specs, and reports to a high standard
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient solutions
• Reviewing calculations and subcontractor designs for quality and compliance
• Supporting junior engineers and contributing to best practice

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a UK engineering design consultancy
• Strong understanding and experience in drainage design
• Experience with earthworks and externals works would be an advantage
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD or similar software
• Good knowledge of design standards and regulations

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

Salary: £30000 – £45000/annum Negotiable, Pension, hybrid working

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow