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Principal Civil Engineer in Glasgow

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Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer



Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)B



Location: Based near Glasgow



Salary: £50,000 - £60,000



This is a rare opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy looking to broaden their geographical reach as they establish a new office location in Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a wide range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are currently on the lookout for a driven, confident Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a number of challenging projects. You will have a hand in building and leading a newly-established team of design professionals, based near the vibrant, richly-cultural city of Glasgow.



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



- Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you bring to the role)



- Employee Pension Scheme



- Generous annual leave allowance



- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career progression



- Opportunities to win and deliver a diverse selection of infrastructure engineering projects across the region



- Proactively influencing the direction of the company



Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:



Delivering a number of exciting engineering projects

Overseeing the day-to-day running of engineering projects, including budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery

Providing mentorship and support to colleagues throughout their careers, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Managing important working relationships with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors

Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, method statements, etc.

Enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice at all times

Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times

Contributing to the company's business development strategies, acting as a company representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.



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



A Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering

Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body

Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy (or Local Authority)

Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (particularly drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy-based projects

Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling

Proficient in the use of various software packages (Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and others)

Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending a variety of reports for submission

Prior experience of leading both projects and people within the sector

Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations

Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Hold a full, valid UK driving licence



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



- A Master's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering (or similar, relevant discipline)



- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments



- Experience of preparing Transport Assessments



- Experience of working in a public-facing role



If you are interested in the role of Principal 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

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Principal Civil Engineer in Glasgow

Glasgow, UK
Full time

Published on 11/21/2025

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