Average Civil Engineer salary in Glasgow

Civil EngineerLocation: GlasgowSalary: £34,000 - £42,000 plus benefitsI am recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join a progressive consultancy in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer looking to broaden their experience across roads, drainage and infrastructure design while working on a mix of public and private sector development projects.This Civil Engineer role offers hands-on involvement across design, planning and project delivery for residential and mixed-use schemes. As a Civil Engineer, you will support senior engineers and project leads, preparing road and drainage designs, assisting with flood risk work and contributing to planning submissions. You will also liaise with regulators, clients and contractors throughout each project lifecycle, gaining valuable exposure to both technical and delivery-focused work.Key Responsibilities* Act as Project or Assistant Project Engineer on small to medium civil engineering schemes* Prepare and check road and drainage designs using PDS, Windes or similar software* Support Flood Risk Assessments and water main designs for submission to Scottish Water* Monitor budgets, programmes and quality of technical outputs* Coordinate approvals with regulators and liaise with clients and design teams* Undertake infrastructure surveys and prepare technical reports* Support site inspections and review contractor proposals and method statements* Assist with risk assessments and support Principal Designer duties under CDMAbout You* Degree qualified Civil Engineer or equivalent experience* UK consultancy experience in roads, drainage or infrastructure design* Familiar with PDS, Windes or similar design software* Good understanding of UK standards and approval processes* Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to learningWhy ApplyThis Civil Engineer position offers project variety, technical development and long term progression. The salary on offer is £34,000 - £42,000 plus benefits, within a friendly consultancy environment focused on support, development and career progression.Eligibility to ApplyApplicants 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.

The role of Civil Construction Engineer involves overseeing and managing construction activities within an industrial environment. This position requires technical expertise and project management skills to ensure successful project delivery.Client DetailsThe hiring company is a medium-sized organisation operating in the industrial utilities sector. It focuses on delivering high-quality projects while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety standards.DescriptionThe role holder will be responsible for the safe planning, coordination, supervision and execution of engineering CAPEX and revenue projects across the site, with a preferred technical background in civil engineering.The role combines elements of a Project Engineer and a Construction Supervisor, requiring the individual to manage projects from scope development through to installation, commissioning, handover and close-out, while also supervising contractors on site and issuing / managing permits to work.Coordinate and manage all construction activities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during construction phases.Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to meet project requirements.Monitor project progress and address any potential risks or delays promptly.Oversee daily operations of construction sitesEnsure safety regulations are adhered to at all timesSupervise construction workers and subcontractorsMaintain a high standard of workmanshipCoordinate with project managers and other construction supervisorsAttend project meetings and provide progress reportsManage construction schedules and deliverablesResolve on-site issues and challengesOverseeing daily construction/demolition activities at the site.Ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget.Managing a wide range of contractors Overseeing things like drain repairs, road digs, excavations, new pipelinesImplementing safety measures and ensuring compliance with regulations.Distribution of permitsManaging resources effectively to meet project needs.Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure quality standards are met.Providing regular reports on project progress and milestones.ProfileA successful Civil Project Engineer should have:EssentialHNC / HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, preferably Civil Engineering.Demonstrable experience delivering engineering or construction projects in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, utilities, COMAH or similar high-hazard environment.Experience supervising contractors on live operational sites.Strong understanding of construction safety, RAMS, permits and contractor control.Experience managing project costs, schedules, work packs and progress reporting.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Strongly PreferredCivil engineering background.CSCS card.SSSTS and / or SMSTS.Permit to Work trained / authorised.IOSH Managing Safely.CDM Awareness or formal CDM training.Knowledge of HASAWA, COSHH and HSG47.Previous experience working on a COMAH site.Temporary Works awareness or Temporary Works Co-ordinator training.Experience with excavations, underground services, drainage, roads, structures, buildings and infrastructure works.Job OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 GBP.Opportunity to work on impactful projects within the industrial sector.Benefits package to be confirmed.Fixed-term contract of 12 months (salaried role, not day rate)Supportive and professional company culture.If you are ready to take on the exciting role of Project Construction Supervisor, please apply now to be considered for this opportunity.

Our client, a large - well-established civil engineering company based in the Glasgow area is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Civils Site Manager. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring that contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably, in line with company standards and client expectations.Site Agent RoleRight across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer-centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will be within their water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Their teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. We're proud to be a key partner in a joint venture and will successfully and safely work with the client to jointly deliver capital investment programmes across Scotland.Want to be a part of it?What will you be doing?As a Site Agent, you will be part of their Operations Team who are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of their wastewater and water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.You'll lead the site supervising teams across large-scale or multi-project portfolios, ensuring full compliance with SHEQ policies and promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and quality. Conduct and oversee site safety audits, manage project costs efficiently, and escalate issues through the EWN system when necessary.You'll coordinate material procurement and labour planning in line with construction programmes, liaising with project teams to monitor progress and resolve issues, and managing subcontractor packages to ensure adherence to schedules. You'll oversee private land access and highway possessions, while maintaining positive engagement with local communities and the public.Skills & Knowledge Requirements* Civil engineering degree or similar qualification* Management experience within the construction industry* Valid UK driving licenceWhat's in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;* Matched or contributory pension scheme* Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year* Employee assistance programme* My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts* Life assurance* Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes* Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave* Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers;* Company car and fuel card with a range of EVs and hybrid vehicles to choose from* My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme.* Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!They are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive and driven individual to become part of their dynamic and fast-paced, growing Operations team.While they welcome interest from all qualified candidates, they are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.If interested, please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest: - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk