Project Civil Engineer (Infrastructure) in Glasgow)

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

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Glasgow is seeking a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer to join a design-led consultancy delivering roads, drainage and earthworks for diverse projects across Scotland. You will take on hands-on design responsibilities, work with senior engineers and contribute to quality design and client liaison.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, 3–6 years UK design experience, proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and active progression toward

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Roads & infrastructure design

UK design experience

Mentoring/leadership potential

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

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.