Principal Engineer/ Technical Manager

Engineering
Glasgow
July 20, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Principal Engineer/Technical Manager – Highways Team, Glasgow

This role can be worked flexibly, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times. You’ll work on landmark projects across all project stages, from inception through to detailed design, supporting highways, drainage and pavement disciplines, and leading or managing major trunk road improvements, local road improvements, renewable energy infrastructure, placemaking, active travel and public realm schemes.

Responsibilities

  • Leading and project managing roads and infrastructure projects ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with standards.
  • Taking responsibility for design management and coordination to deliver integrated design solutions for our projects.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and sustainable solutions.
  • Ensuring deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
  • Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide expert advice.
  • Preparing and reviewing technical reports, feasibility studies and design documentation.
  • Driving technical excellence across project delivery.

Qualifications

  • A relevant professional qualification, for example a degree in engineering.
  • CEng certification.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate different design options to internal and external stakeholders.
  • The ability to lead project teams effectively and support their technical development.
  • A desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself.

Technical Areas

  • Experience of undertaking geometric design in accordance with DMRB, local authority standards, Cycle by Design and LTN 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design, using Civil 3D software.
  • Ability to review designs holistically and coordinate inputs from multiple disciplines to ensure designs are suitable, buildable and of high quality.
  • Experience of undertaking drainage design in accordance with the DMRB, CIRIA SuDS Manual and other associated national design standards, including Sewers for Adoption and Sewers for Scotland.
  • Good understanding and application of highway regulations and guidance such as Manual for Streets, DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW and Traffic Signs Manual.

What’s in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Sweco. If you want to be part of a company that is agile and collaborative, while still large enough to provide a diverse and exciting workload, this job is for you. You will continue to learn from experienced people who share a passion for working together with our clients to deliver technical excellence. If you possess the skills we are looking for and are eager to join a company that offers real opportunities for career advancement, we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus SchemePayment of two relevant professional subscriptions
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
  • Cycle2Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
  • Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • We plant a tree for all new starters!

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