Glasgow
I'm currently working with a growing, employee-owned engineering consultancy to recruit a Principal Engineer for their Glasgow office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer with strong rail infrastructure experience and proven CRE capability who is looking to take on a senior leadership role within a growing business.
The company delivers a diverse portfolio of rail infrastructure projects, alongside work across transportation, energy, heavy civil engineering and structural sectors. You'll play a key role in leading project delivery, developing client relationships, mentoring engineers and supporting future growth.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the design and delivery of major rail civils and structures projects
Providing technical oversight and approval of engineering solutions
Acting as a Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE)
Managing multidisciplinary project teams
Overseeing programme delivery, budgets and project profitability
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting business development activities and winning new work
Mentoring and developing engineers across the team
Representing the business at client meetings and industry events
About You
I'm keen to speak with candidates who have:
A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Chartered status (CEng MICE, MIStructE or equivalent)
Proven experience operating as a CRE within the rail sector
Strong technical knowledge of rail civils and structural engineering
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and experience delivering profitable projects
Experience working with Network Rail standards and NEC contracts would be beneficial.
Why Consider the Role?
This opportunity would suit someone looking for more than project delivery alone.
You'll have the chance to influence the direction of a growing consultancy, help develop engineering teams, take ownership of client relationships and play an active role in winning and delivering work.
The business has built a strong reputation within the rail sector and offers a collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and share in the company's future success.
Package & Benefits
30 days annual leave including public holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days leave
Matched pension contributions up to 6%
Private healthcare
Professional subscriptions paid
Life assurance
Income protection
Profit-related bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please get in touch to find out more.
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Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year