Principal Civil Engineer
2 days ago
Glasgow
Principal Civil Engineer (Chartered) – Glasgow About the business This is a consultancy in rapid expansion mode. What began as a small, close-knit team just five years ago has grown into a triple digit-strong operation, driven by major project wins and long-term client relationships. Their portfolio includes some of Scotland’s most high-profile infrastructure and regeneration schemes. You’ll be collaborating closely with Tier 1 Contractors on technically challenging and high-value developments. The opportunity They are looking for a Chartered Civil Engineer with a broad technical background and the confidence to lead from the front. This is a senior role with genuine influence—both technically and commercially—within a growing consultancy environment. Key responsibilities • Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to project teams, including engineers at different stages of their careers, • Manage and coordinate multiple live projects, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, programme, and client expectations, • Play an active role in coaching, supporting, and developing junior engineers, • Take ownership of financial performance, tracking fees, costs, and programme to ensure profitable delivery, • Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, strengthening relationships and reinforcing the company’s market reputation, • Lead a team of approximately 11 engineers across several project streams Technical focus • Roads and highways infrastructure, • Drainage design and flood risk assessment, • Projects spanning residential, commercial, and both public and private sector developments Experience & skills • Chartered Civil Engineer status, • Typically 8–10 years’ industry experience, • AutoCAD and MicroDrainage expertise, • Confident communicator with proven leadership and project management capability