Principal Civil Engineer

April 2, 2026
£50000 - £50000
Urgent

Job Description

Principal Civil Engineer

Edinburgh or Glasgow

First People Solutions is working with a leading multidisciplinary consulting engineer, recognised its focus on sustainable urban infrastructure and innovative design. Due to growth, they are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team.

This is a key leadership role, suited to an experienced engineer with a broad sector background and a strong track record in project delivery, client management, and technical design. You’ll play an important part in both project execution and wider growth strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams across all stages of project delivery
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business
  • Support and develop junior team members, including identifying training needs

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 6-12 years’ experience within a UK engineering design consultancy environment
  • Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status preferred
  • Proficiency in InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD
  • Strong client-facing and project leadership skills

If you’re interested, please apply with your most up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.

First People Solutions is also supporting a number of opportunities across the civil engineering market, feel free to get in touch for a broader discussion about the market.

Equal Opportunities:

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

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