Senior Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline AZ; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to manage engineering resources across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in civil engineering, strong AutoCAD skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects while being supported by a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer or similar role within civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and ability to prepare engineering drawings and plans.
• A keen eye for quality assurance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering allocations and weekly work schedules.
• Supporting and mentoring engineers across multiple live projects.
• Producing and updating 2D site maps using AutoCAD.

Skills

Senior Engineer experience

AutoCAD skills

Understanding of drainage and utilities

Problem-solving abilities

Quality assurance

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join their growing team. Operating across Glasgow and the central belt of Scotland, this business plays a key role in delivering infrastructure and housing projects at scale, with a strong reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and down‑to‑earth professionalism.

About the Role
As Senior Engineer you will be based in Glasgow and lead the coordination of engineering resources across multiple active sites. Your role will be pivotal in keeping teams aligned, resolving technical issues, and ensuring quality control processes are robustly followed.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing engineering allocations and weekly work schedules
• Supporting and mentoring engineers across multiple live projects
• Producing and updating 2D site maps using AutoCAD for key build stages (roads, drainage, foundations, etc.)
• Attending site meetings, pre‑starts, and regular cross‑departmental briefings
• Reviewing engineering surveys and quality outputs before client handover
• Contributing to value engineering exercises and technical reviews during the tender stage
• Creating key project documentation such as Traffic Management Plans, SWMPs, H&S plans, and methodology reports
• Reviewing design information and offering practical engineering solutions where needed
• Maintaining thorough documentation and correspondence archives for all active sites

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a Senior Engineer or similar role within civil engineering or groundworks
• Strong AutoCAD skills and ability to prepare engineering drawings and plans
• Good understanding of drainage, utilities, piling, road construction, and general site engineering
• Confidence in liaising with clients, site teams, and directors
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and value engineering
• A keen eye for quality assurance and compliance

Why Join?

Our client is a company where hard work is recognised, where practical experience counts, and where you’ll be given the autonomy to lead while still being supported by a close‑knit and committed team. You’ll be encouraged to bring new ideas to the table and play a direct role in shaping both project delivery and the development of junior engineers coming through the ranks. If this could be your next challenge, we look forward to hearing from you so that we can tell you much more about this exciting opportunity.

Legal Information

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