Principal Civil Engineer

Edinburgh City Football Club Limited.; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer based in Dunfermline, Scotland. The successful candidate will lead a newly-formed team of design engineers, manage various infrastructure projects, and ensure the highest standards of delivery. With a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, this permanent role offers opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and significant input into project outcomes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and relevant qualifications in civil engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a design-based role within a UK consultancy.
• Demonstrable experience with infrastructure including drainage and highways.
• Strong background in writing, checking and amending technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of projects from inception to delivery.
• Provide mentorship and support to design engineers.
• Build and maintain client relations across public and private sectors.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

Client Relations

Technical Report Writing

Team Leadership

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status with a recognized professional body

Tools

Civils 3D

MicroDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Dunfermline, Scotland

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Overview

This role is for a senior design and delivery lead within an eco‑conscious multidisciplinary consultancy that is establishing a new office in the Dunfermline area. You will build and lead a newly‑established team of design engineers and deliver a range of challenging infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career progression
• Opportunity to work on exciting infrastructure projects across the local region and beyond
• Influence the development and future of the company

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of projects and developments
• Manage day‑to‑day running of projects from inception to delivery and implementation
• Provide mentorship and support to colleagues and oversee their CPD
• Build and maintain professional relations with clients and other stakeholders across public and private sectors
• Prepare, check and submit technical documents including reports, drawings, calculations and risk assessments
• Subscribe to and promote company policies, procedures and best practice
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards are enforced at all times
• Contribute to business development strategies and act as a trusted representative at client meetings, site visits and other events

Required Skills and Experience

• UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or similar discipline
• Chartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE)
• Extensive experience in a design‑based role within a UK consultancy
• Demonstrable experience with infrastructure (drainage, highways), housing developments, and energy projects
• Experience with earthworks design and drainage network modelling
• Proficiency in software such as Civils 3D, MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, etc.
• Strong background in writing, checking and amending technical reports for submission
• Experience leading people and projects in the sector
• Track record of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Outstanding organisational, time‑management, team‑leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience

• UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent)
• Experience authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience preparing Transport Assessments
• Experience working in a public‑facing role

If you are interested in this permanent role, please contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. You may also visit our website for other available roles. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.