Principal Civil Engineer

Location:

Edinburgh (EH3) – Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Salary:

£50000 – £60000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132593035

Posted On: 

04 January 2026

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0301G26

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a well-established, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by launching a brand new office location in stunning Scotland. Renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are currently searching for a capable, experienced Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a number of challenging new projects across the region. You will have a genuine hand in establishing and leading a team of design professionals, based in the beautiful, historical Scottish Capital City of Edinburgh.

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

– Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

– Employee Pension Scheme

– Generous annual leave package

– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

– Working on exciting infrastructure projects across the region

– Proactively influencing the development and future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Overseeing a number of infrastructure projects and developments
* Managing the day-to-day running of projects, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation
* Providing mentorship and support to colleagues as they progress through their careers, overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Establishing and maintaining important professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders
* Preparing, checking, and submitting technical documents, including reports, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and more
* Subscribing to and promoting company policies, procedures, and best practice
* Enforcing the appropriate health and safety standards and regulations at all times
* Contributing to the company’s business development strategies, acting as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits, etc.

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

* A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience in a design-based role, within a UK consultancy or Local Authority setting
* Demonstrable experience of working with infrastructure (namely drainage and highways), housing developments, and energy projects
* Experience of earthworks design and drainage network modelling
* Proficient in the use of various software packages (to include Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.)
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports and other technical documents for submission
* Experience of managing people and projects within the sector
* Prior experience of managing client and stakeholder relations, influencing Business Development (BD)
* 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 UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline
* Experience of authoring Flood Risk and 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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