Principal Civil Engineer

Location:

Glasgow (G21) – Lanarkshire, 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:

132653653

Posted On:

25 January 2026

Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2401Q26

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: GBP50,000 – GBP60,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, a newly-established, driven Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. They are currently searching for a skilled, driven Principal Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to manage and successfully deliver an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing and leading a driven team of design professionals, based just a stone’s throw away from the diverse, exciting city of Glasgow.

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

– Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)

– Employee Pension Scheme

– Generous annual leave package

– Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

– Life Insurance Scheme

– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

– Opportunities to deliver upon a wide range of engineering projects across the local region

– Actively contributing to the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Principal Civil Engineer include:

* Overseeing and delivering an array of projects and developments
* Leading a newly-established team of professionals, mentoring them throughout their Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Overseeing all elements of design projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery/implementation
* Managing a range of water-based infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects
* Establishing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders
* Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, drawings, calculations, and other technical documents
* Enforcing company policies and procedures, ensuring all colleagues adhere to best practice
* Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
* Contributing to the company’s Business Development strategies, acting as a trusted representative

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

* A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering, Hydrology, etc.)
* Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
* Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK-based consultancy
* Demonstrable experience of working with water-based, non-infrastructure projects (such as reservoirs, treatment plants, etc.)
* Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
* Proficiencies with software systems including Revit, AutoCAD, and more
* Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
* Prior experience of managing relevant projects and people
* Experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
* Excellent 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 Higher UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant field
* Experience of preparing Flood Risk Assessments and Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
* 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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