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Senior Civil Engineer in Glasgow

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Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer



Ref. No.: CJD0612G25



Location: Based near Glasgow



Salary: £40,0000 - £50,000



This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a growing, innovative Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as a market-leading team of design experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently on the lookout for a talented, enthusiastic Senior Civil Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of a number of challenging projects. You will be responsible for leading a keen team of design engineers, based on the outskirts of the lively, artsy city of Glasgow.



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



- Highly-competitive salary



- Employee Pension Scheme



- Generous annual leave entitlement



- Flexible working opportunities



- Life Insurance Scheme



- Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with substantial career progression opportunities



- Delivery of a wide range of engineering projects across the local region and beyond



- Contributing to the developmental direction of the company



Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:



Delivering on an exciting range of projects and developments

Leading a team of Civil Engineering professionals, providing mentorship and guidance as they develop within the company

Overseeing a variety of aspects of engineering projects, delivering them to the highest of standards within agreed timescales and budgets

Leading the delivery of a number of residential, commercial, and industrial projects

Building and maintaining important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders from the public and private sectors

Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and more

Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice

Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times

Delivering business development strategies, acting as a trusted company representative



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



A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a similar, relevant discipline

Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised Professional Body, or proactively working to attain this

Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting

Demonstrable experience of working with water-based projects

Experience of detailed civil engineering design, particularly drainage systems and strategies

Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)

Considerable experience of preparing technical documents

Prior experience of leading projects and/or teams

Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations

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

Hold a full, valid UK driving licence



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



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



- Specific experience of working with non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)



- Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments



- Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)



- Experience of working in a public-facing role



If you are interested in the role of Senior 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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Senior Civil Engineer in Glasgow

Glasgow, UK
Full time

Published on 12/07/2025

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