Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer
Glasgow & Edinburgh

Are you ready to take the lead on complex, high-impact engineering projects?
First People Solutions is working with a highly successful consulting engineer who are seeking a Civil Engineer to join their management team and drive continued growth across the UK.

With a technical team of 200+ professionals nationwide, this consultancy brings together planners, designers and engineers to deliver solutions across sectors including Energy, Petrochemicals, Manufacturing and Distilling.

What You''ll Do

As Principal Civil Engineer, you''ll take ownership of:

• Leading bids, tenders and client-facing engagements
• Inspiring and mentoring team members
• Managing project delivery, ensuring technical excellence, commercial viability and risk management
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions

What We''re Looking For

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered or working towards
• 5-10 years of experience working within a design engineering environment in the UK
• Proven technical expertise in civil engineering, particularly in drainage, linear infrastructure and pavement engineering
• Strong leadership, communication and project management skills
• A full UK driving licence and valid passport for occasional travel (occasional travel in the UK and overseas depending on project requirements is required)

What''s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Continued career development and training
• Lead and deliver on a range of exciting projects
• Help with the continued growth of the business
• Enjoy flexibility with hybrid working that suits your lifestyle
• Working with inspiring colleagues across multiple disciplines

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply online with your most updated CV and one of our team members will be in touch.

First People Solutions have a number of roles in this sector so if you would like to have a chat about the market, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.