Project Civil Engineer (Infrastructure)

April 25, 2026
£40000 - £40000
Urgent

Job Description

Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: 40,000 – 50,000

Are you a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a design-led consultancy in Glasgow? This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers hands-on project responsibility, strong technical development and clear progression within a growing team.

A well-established engineering consultancy with around 60 staff is expanding its Glasgow civils team due to continued project growth across Scotland and the north of England. As a Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you will join a close-knit team delivering development infrastructure schemes across industrial, commercial, residential and education sectors. The environment is collaborative and office-led, with flexibility where needed and a strong focus on quality design.

The Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer will support Directors and senior engineers in the delivery of roads, drainage and earthworks design while developing client exposure and mentoring skills. This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role suits someone who wants to move beyond pure delivery and take more ownership of projects.

Key responsibilities
Deliver roads, drainage and earthworks design and modelling
Prepare drawings, reports, calculations and statutory submissions
Attend client and design team meetings
Support project coordination and programme delivery
Work closely with senior engineers and support junior staff

Candidate requirements
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
Around 3 to 6 years’ UK design experience
Strong roads, drainage and infrastructure background
Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage
Working towards Chartership or keen to progress

Why apply
This Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer role offers the chance to work on varied local projects that are likely to progress through to construction, giving strong practical experience. The salary for this Project Civil Infrastructure Engineer position is 40,000 – 50,000, alongside a monthly personal day, a dedicated development day, Chartership support, pension and life assurance, all within a supportive and design-focused office culture.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years’ recruitment experience.

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