Principal Civil Engineer in Glasgow)

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer based near Glasgow. This permanent role involves leading engineering projects, managing a team, and coordinating with clients. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Status, and substantial experience in infrastructure design. Competitive salary offered with benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Focus on Continuing Professional Development

Access to high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK-based consultancy setting.
• Experience managing projects and client relations.
• Proficiency in writing and amending reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for engineering developments.
• Manage projects including financing and scheduling.
• Mentor colleagues in their professional development.
• Prepare and submit technical reports and documents.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Project management

Civil Engineering software proficiency

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

Civils 3D

InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD021025C

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a well-established, expanding Multidisciplinary Consultancy as they expand their country-wide, renowned for their expertise across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering landscapes. They are searching for a keen, capable Principal Civil Engineer with extensive skills within infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and leading a growing team in a new location, based near the lively, modern city of Glasgow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience and qualifications you bring to the role)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Focus on Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region
• Leading a team of talented civil engineers in a newly-established office location

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of a wide array of engineering developments
• Managing the day-to-day running of projects, including financing, resourcing, scheduling, and delivering
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues within their respective roles, encouraging and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at the company
• Managing and supporting clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, and other documents
• Upholding company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company\'s business development and growth, acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience

• A Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Possess Chartered Status
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design role, within a UK-based consultancy setting
• Extensive experience of working with infrastructure (drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
• Highly proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
• Demonstrable experience of writing, correcting, and amending a variety of reports
• Experience of managing projects and people
• Considerable experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Previous experience of producing Flood Risk Assessments
• Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Principal Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact the Civils Team 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.