Senior Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy based near Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Status, with experience in infrastructure design and leading projects. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering developments, mentoring junior colleagues, and liaising with clients. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Promotion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a design capacity within a UK-based consultancy.
• Experience with infrastructure, housing developments, and energy projects.
• Proficient in earthworks and drainage network modelling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of engineering developments.
• Lead all aspects of engineering projects from inception to delivery.
• Mentor and support colleagues in their development.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and check technical reports and specifications.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Infrastructure design knowledge

Team leadership

Client liaison

Excellent organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

Overview

This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, a trusted, eco‑conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, known for lending their expertise to a range of high‑profile projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields. They are searching for a capable, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects and help lead a newly‑established team of design professionals, based near the lively, cultural city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Highly competitive salary
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Promotion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Access to a range of high‑profile projects across the region
• Having a hand in the development of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Overseeing the design of a wide array of engineering developments
• Leading a range of aspects of engineering projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues in their development
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Acting as a representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering
• Hold Chartered Status
• Demonstrable experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK‑based consultancy
• Considerable experience of working with infrastructure (highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
• Proficient in the use of various software packages, including Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and similar
• Demonstrable experience of writing and amending a variety of reports for submission
• Considerable experience of client and stakeholder liaison
• Excellent organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Prior experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Some experience of preparing Transport Assessments
• Previous experience of leading projects/teams
• Experience of working in a public‑facing role
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in the role of Senior Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis 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.