Project Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly personal day

Development day

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow is seeking a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer to take ownership of roads, drainage and earthworks design on varied local development schemes. You will work within a design-led consultancy, delivering robust civil infrastructure solutions for industrial, commercial, residential and education sectors.

The role offers hands-on project responsibility with mentoring from senior engineers, opportunities to progress toward Chartership, and a supportive,

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Around 3–6 years UK design experience.
• Strong roads, drainage and infrastructure background.
• Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• Working towards Chartership or keen to progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver roads, drainage and earthworks design and modelling
• Prepare drawings, reports, calculations and submissions
• Attend client and design team meetings
• Support project coordination and programme delivery
• Work closely with senior engineers and support junior staff

Skills

Roads design

Drainage design

Earthworks design

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage / MicroDrainage

Chartership progression

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

Are you a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a design-led consultancy in Glasgow? This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers hands‑on project responsibility, strong technical development and clear progression within a growing team.

A well‑established engineering consultancy with around 60 staff is expanding its Glasgow civils team due to continued project growth across Scotland and the north of England. As a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will join a close‑knit team delivering development infrastructure schemes across industrial, commercial, residential and education sectors. The environment is collaborative and office‑led, with flexibility where needed and a strong focus on quality design.

The Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer will support Directors and senior engineers in the delivery of roads, drainage and earthworks design while developing client exposure and mentoring skills. This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role suits someone who wants to move beyond pure delivery and take more ownership of projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver roads, drainage and earthworks design and modelling
• Prepare drawings, reports, calculations and statutory submissions
• Attend client and design team meetings
• Support project coordination and programme delivery
• Work closely with senior engineers and support junior staff

Candidate requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• Around 3 to 6 years’ UK design experience
• Strong roads, drainage and infrastructure background
• Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
• Working towards Chartership or keen to progress

Why apply

This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers the chance to work on varied local projects that are likely to progress through to construction, giving strong practical experience. The salary for this Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer position is £40,000 – £50,000, alongside a monthly personal day, a dedicated development day, Chartership support, pension and life assurance, all within a supportive and design‑focused office culture.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.