Senior Civil Engineer - Scotland

Senior Civil Engineer
Engineer the Future of Infrastructure

With a strong confirmed order book and a growing pipeline of multi-disciplinary projects—including highways/roads, major infrastructure works, substations, transmission and distribution reinforcement, and onshore windfarms,we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team in Glasgow or Edinburgh.

This is your chance to work on projects that improve connectivity, strengthen critical infrastructure, and support sustainable development across the UK. If you are passionate about civil engineering design, sustainability, and delivering innovative solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of the production and delivery of design packages for concept, tender, detailed, and construction phases of infrastructure projects. You will lead civil engineering design for highways/roads, access tracks, bridges, retaining structures, drainage systems, and associated works, ensuring buildability, value engineering, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include developing concept designs for planning and third party consents/approvals preparation of sustainable drainage proposals, and liaising with statutory consultees such as Local Authorities, SEPA, and EA. You will coordinate with geotechnical, structural, environmental, and planning teams to deliver integrated multi-disciplinary solutions. Acting as the client’s key point of contact, you will manage design packages and ensure timely delivery to programme and budget while applying HSQE principles throughout the project lifecycle.

You will also provide technical leadership to junior engineers, oversee quality assurance processes, and contribute to project management frameworks. From design concept to construction stage, you will actively manage health, safety, and environmental hazards, communicate residual risks effectively, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and guidance.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering infrastructure that supports economic growth and sustainable development. Success in this role is measured through technical excellence, proactive collaboration, and effective leadership. In the short term, you will focus on producing and reviewing high-quality design outputs and supporting project delivery. Over time, you will develop greater responsibility for client engagement, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and strategic contributions to our infrastructure offering.

At Tetra Tech, we recruit using core capabilities—the essential skills, experience, and responsibilities required to perform the role effectively. But here’s the secret: there’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

You will bring extensive experience in civil engineering design, ideally within highways/roads, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects. This includes proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and drainage design software such as Causeway Flow or Micro Drainage. Knowledge of DMRB standards, sustainable drainage design, and hydraulic modelling will be highly advantageous. Familiarity with earthworks materials, testing requirements, and construction methodologies will support your ability to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.

You will demonstrate experience leading design teams and managing multi-disciplinary projects. This includes planning workloads, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and client specifications. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively will be key to success.

Excellent communication skills are essential. You will liaise confidently with…