Principal Civil Engineer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed