Principal Design Manager in Glasgow

Principal Design Manager in Glasgow

Glasgow Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead multidisciplinary projects that transform transportation in Scotland.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative infrastructure solutions.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored benefits, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Embrace a dynamic work environment with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on landmark projects while fostering a positive, inclusive culture.
  • Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in client relationship management required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Job Overview

As a Principal Engineering Manager in our Transportation team, you will lead multidisciplinary projects that shape how people move in Scotland.

You will oversee landmark programmes such as the A9 Dalraddy–Slochd, the A83 Rest & Be Thankful, East Airdrie Link Road, Ravenscraig Access Infrastructure South and Westerhill Development Link Road, and support major energy infrastructure projects like the Skye Overhead Line Realignment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert project leadership across a range of multidisciplinary projects.
  • Lead on project delivery, ensuring high standards in both quality and programme.
  • Support the growth of the practice by identifying opportunities, mentoring others, and contributing to business development.
  • Establish strong, collaborative, and trusted relationships with external and internal clients, becoming a trusted advocate for the business.
  • Collaborate within dynamic, multi‑skilled teams, sharing knowledge, solving complex problems, and driving innovative solutions.
  • Champion a positive, inclusive working culture where wellbeing and flexibility are prioritised.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience building strong and sustainable relationships with clients and understanding their requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills with a proven ability to build and motivate teams across multidisciplinary practices.
  • A hard‑working, flexible, reliable, proactive individual who remains calm under pressure and meets demanding deadlines.
  • A disciplined thinker and analytical, numerate problem‑solver capable of strategic judgement and delivering effective solutions in a timely fashion.
  • Resourceful, articulate and clear communicator who can influence others through sound judgement and good sense.
  • Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as within larger multi‑disciplinary teams, managing packages of work to completion.
  • A high expectation of performance for themselves and for other team members.
  • Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.

Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities and combine a hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances to balance work with a fulfilling personal life.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance.

Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

The UKSV vetting process may require proof of UK residency for at least five years.

Equal Opportunities Employer

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong and can thrive.

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Contact Details:

SNC-Lavalin Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Design Manager in Glasgow

Project Leadership
Multidisciplinary Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Team Building and Motivation
Analytical Problem-Solving