Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer – Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to contribute to major infrastructure and maintenance projects, delivering detailed design work for reinforced concrete foundations and structures. The role suits someone confident in leading teams, checking technical output, and maintaining delivery quality within the projects

Salary

Rate negotiable.

Contract: Minimum 6 months, inside IR35.

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid role based in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. The position involves a 40‑hour working week over 5 days, with flexibility to accommodate project requirements and collaborative design sessions.

Client Overview

Our client operates within the infrastructure and maintenance sector, known for delivering large‑scale engineering projects across the UK. They are seeking an experienced engineer who can guide others through detailed civil design stages and maintain technical standards within the defence sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and guide graduates and engineers through the detailed design stage under the direction of the Project Civil Design Manager.
• Check and review design calculations prepared in Excel and Mathcad.
• Review and approve construction drawings generated using AutoCAD, CADS RC (2D) and Revit (3D).
• Support internal design reviews and liaise with the Chief Civil Engineer.
• Develop and monitor delivery plans and report progress against programme.
• Promote and ensure quality standards in your own work and across the wider team.
• Motivate and manage self and others within a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Communicate clearly and constructively when handling technical or project challenges.

 

Must‑have Requirements

• Chartered Civil Engineer (or near chartered with demonstrable equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in reinforced concrete design, detailing and delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, CADS RC, Revit, Excel and Mathcad.
• Ability to manage workloads and check designs effectively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Eligible to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.

 

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Previous involvement in infrastructure or maintenance projects.
• Experience mentoring or developing early‑career engineers.
• Familiarity with project delivery tools and collaborative work environments.

 

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Civil Engineer looking to take a leading role in complex design projects, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.

 

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