Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Glasgow is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in civil engineering design. With a salary up to £55,000 and hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career as the company expands in the region.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture with clear progression

Qualifications

• Experience across infrastructure, drainage, roads, and public realm.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor junior staff.
• Deliver a wide variety of civil engineering schemes.
• Work closely with Senior Engineers and Associates.

Skills

Chartered or close to chartered

Civil engineering design experience

Strong technical ability

Client-facing skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to step up to Principal level or already working at Principal level and looking for a new challenge? Our client, a respected consultancy with a growing civils team, is seeking a motivated and versatile engineer to help shape their future growth.

The Role

You will work closely with the Senior Engineers and the Associate within a dynamic team of 10+, taking responsibility for leading projects, mentoring junior staff, and delivering a wide variety of civil engineering schemes. This is an opportunity to join a business with exciting growth plans, including building their Edinburgh office by the end of the year and doubling in size over the next three years.

What You’ll Be Working On

The team undertakes a diverse mix of projects, including:

• Housebuilding infrastructure
• Active travel and public realm schemes
• High-profile developments across the UK.

What They’re Looking For

• Chartered or close to chartered
• All-round civil engineering design experience across infrastructure, drainage, roads, and public realm
• Strong technical ability, but equally happy leading, mentoring and client-facing

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working
• Supportive, collaborative culture with clear progression pathways

Why Apply?

This is an exciting time to join a consultancy that’s expanding both in Glasgow and Edinburgh. You’ll be part of a close-knit, ambitious civils team with the opportunity to grow your career in line with the company’s success.

If you would like to have a further discussion about the role then please contact Marie on (phone number removed) quoting J46132.

Legal Information:

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.