Senior/Principal Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to work on high-profile Defence projects in Glasgow. This unique opportunity allows you to engage with stakeholders, optimize project solutions, and ensure compliance with local standards while championing safety and quality. You'll be part of a dynamic, high-security environment where your contributions will enhance national infrastructure. If you are passionate about civil engineering and want to make a significant impact, this role is for you. Join a top-tier organization and help shape the future of maritime and heavy civil projects.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan

Employee assistance programme

Professional and industry membership fees paid

Qualifications

• Expertise in maritime projects and heavy civil structures is essential.
• Experience in design management and stakeholder engagement is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Define project requirements and engage stakeholders effectively.
• Supervise technical activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Design management

Quality & nuclear safety

Performance specifications

Heavy civils & structural projects

Maritime projects

Education

Degree in a STEM discipline

Marine & mechanical engineering qualifications

Job description

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Senior/Principal Civil Engineer, Glasgow

Client:

ASSYSTEM

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

b658e50036bb

Job Views:

38

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Civil – Defence Projects

Are you a skilled Civil Engineer looking to work on high-profile Defence projects? Join our Defence Client’s organisation and play a key role in delivering infrastructure at their operating base.

Your Role:

1. Define project requirements – engage stakeholders and coordinate with third parties
2. Review design documentation – oversee drawings, specifications & risk assessments
3. Optimise project solutions – support optioneering & value engineering for efficiency
4. Ensure compliance – adhere to local standards & industry design codes
5. Supervise technical activities – oversee construction & commissioning on-site
6. Collaborate with teams – drive smooth and efficient project delivery
7. Champion safety & quality – uphold Environment, Health, Safety & Security policies

Why Join Us? Work on impactful Defence projects, enhance national infrastructure, and grow your career in a dynamic, high-security environment.

Apply today and be part of something big!

Qualifications

Essential Experience:

1. Maritime projects – expertise in coastal, naval, or offshore structures
2. Heavy civils & structural projects – constructability & buildability experience
3. Design management – overseeing design partners & ensuring safety assurance
4. Performance specifications – developing requirements for complex projects
5. Quality & nuclear safety – experience in nuclear safety case production
6. Stakeholder engagement – liaising with third parties throughout the project lifecycle

Desirable Experience:

1. Floating structures & vehicle/passenger bridges
2. Environmental & safety case planning
3. Defence & nuclear sector project management
4. Engineering lifecycle management from concept to completion

Qualifications & Training:

1. SC Clearance (or eligibility)
2. Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
3. Marine & mechanical engineering qualifications desirable

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact Defence infrastructure, shaping the future of maritime and heavy civil projects.

Apply now and be part of something big!

Additional Information

Why join the community of Switchers?

As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• 8% company pension contributions
• Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care
• Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
• Get professional and industry membership fees paid for.

SC Clearance required to start role

Flexible working, 2 days every two weeks in Glasgow

Limited travel to site near Helensburgh may be required, for example for Facility Walkdowns

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.