Senior Civil Engineer

Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1312A25

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: 40,000 - 50,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a well-established, proactive Multidisciplinary Consultancy, dedicated to broadening their geographical reach by establishing a brand new office location in stunning Scotland. Known for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the landscape architecture, planning, and civil engineering fields, they are on the lookout for a capable, passionate Senior Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure design, who is willing to take on a variety of challenging projects. You will be working alongside a newly-established team of infrastructure design experts, based near the large, lively city of Glasgow.

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

• Competitive salary
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Commitment to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with clear career progression pathways
• Access to a range of exciting projects across the region
• Having a hand in influencing the future of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• Contributing to the design of a range of engineering projects and developments
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of projects, from inception through to successful delivery/implementation
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues as they develop professionally
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors
• Preparing and checking technical documents, including reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, risk assessments, and method statements
• Adhering to company policies, procedures, and best practice, upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Acting as a company representative at client meetings and site visits, etc.

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

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Possess Chartered Status with a relevant, recognised professional body (e.g., ICE)
• Experience of working in a design-based role, within a UK-based consultancy or Local Authority
• Considerable experience of working on infrastructure (especially highways and drainage), housing developments, and energy engineering projects
• Experience of earthworks and drainage network modelling
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, and others)
• Considerable experience of writing and checking a variety of technical documents
• Demonstrable experience of liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior Civil Engineer include:

• A Higher Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of preparing Transport Assessments
• Experience of leading projects/teams
• Experience of working in a public-facing role
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

If you are interested in the role of Senior 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.