Senior Civil Engineer - Detailed Design

Jacobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear pathway to Principal Engineer

Flexible working

Invests in development and progression

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Glasgow, UK, to lead the delivery of critical civil design packages for water and wastewater infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project designs meet safety and regulatory standards.

This role offers a pathway to Principal Engineer and exceptional opportunities for technical development and leadership. Jacobs is committed to flexible working and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering detailed design for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Working toward or holding Chartered status (ICE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Lead detailed design in collaborative, contractor-led environments.
• Mentor developing engineers and build next generation talent.

Skills

Autonomy

Collaboration

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Digital engineering tools

BIM environments

Job description

As a Senior Civil Engineer at Jacobs you will lead the delivery of critical civil design packages, influence buildable solutions, and work with multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction. Your decisions shape real-world impact by ensuring designs meet safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery of civil design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure
• Lead detailed design in collaborative, contractor-led environments, embedding constructability from day one
• Influence project outcomes by integrating safety, sequencing, access, and commissioning into your designs
• Work directly with construction and commercial teams to solve challenges in real time on live projects
• Elevate standards through design assurance, quality reviews, and technical leadership
• Mentor developing engineers and build next generation talent

Benefits

• Clear pathway to Principal Engineer and beyond
• Exposure to major regulated programmes shaping the UK’s infrastructure future
• Opportunities to deepen your technical leadership and delivery expertise
• Flexible working that supports you and your life
• A culture that genuinely invests in your development, progression and chartership

Essential qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience delivering detailed design for water and wastewater infrastructure, ideally in D&B environments
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, specifications and regulatory frameworks
• Confidence to work with autonomy, sound judgement and accountability
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across design and construction teams
• Working toward or holding Chartered status (ICE or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

• Experience supporting live construction projects
• Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Track record of mentoring or guiding junior engineers
• Familiarity with digital engineering tools and BIM environments

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for the role.