Principal Civil Engineer

Emtech Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Annual performance-related bonus

Competitive salary

Excellent company benefits package

Strong progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Emtech Recruitment is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer in Glasgow to lead civil design across roads, drainage, earthworks and flood risk for development projects. The role involves mentoring junior engineers, liaising with clients and contractors, and contributing to business growth.

The successful candidate will join a growing Glasgow team, with hybrid working and a flexible approach to hours and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in civil engineering.
• Experience with roads, drainage, earthworks, levels and/or flood risk.
• Experience working in a consultancy environment.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Ambition to help develop and grow a team.
• Existing contacts within the Scottish/Glasgow development and engineering market advantageous.
• Interest in business development and work winning with support from leadership.

Responsibilities

• Roads and infrastructure design.
• Drainage and surface water management.
• Earthworks and levels.
• Flood risk and drainage assessments.
• Civil engineering design for development projects.
• Residential development experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Preparation and review of technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers.
• Work closely with clients, contractors and other consultants.
• Help shape and grow the Glasgow civil engineering team as it develops.

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working: Hybrid / Flexible

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Civil Engineer to join an established and growing engineering consultancy in its Glasgow office.

With 100+ staff across multiple UK offices, the business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil and structural engineering solutions across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer, Principal Engineer or potentially an Associate-level candidate to strengthen their Glasgow team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to play a key role in technical delivery, team development, client relationships and business growth.

The Role

• Roads and infrastructure design
• Drainage and surface water management
• Earthworks and levels
• Flood risk and drainage assessments
• Civil engineering design for development projects
• Residential development experience would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Preparation and review of technical reports, drawings and specifications
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers
• Working closely with clients, contractors and other consultantsAs the team develops, there will also be opportunities to help shape and grow the Glasgow civil engineering team, working closely with the Regional Director and wider senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• A strong technical background in civil engineering
• Experience with roads, drainage, earthworks, levels and/or flood risk
• Experience working within a consultancy environment
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• The ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers
• A collaborative, team-focused approach
• Ambition to help develop and grow a team
• Existing contacts within the Scottish/Glasgow development and engineering market would be advantageous
• An interest in business development and work winning, with support from the Regional Director and wider senior team

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary
• Excellent company benefits package
• Strong opportunities for career progression
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Opportunity to help shape and grow the Glasgow office
• Varied and interesting project portfolio
• Professional development and training
• The opportunity to take a leading role within a growing regional teamThis is a particularly good opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer looking to step up into a Principal role, or an existing Principal/Associate looking for greater responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to help build a team.