Senior Engineer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Exceptional Salary and Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Glasgow, Ml1 4DZ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4765410_1769528911 |
Summary
Senior Engineer - National Housebuilder
Location: Central Belt, Scotland Attractive salary + excellent package + long‑term pipeline of work
Your new company
You will be joining one of the UK's leading national housebuilders, recognised for delivering high‑quality developments and maintaining a strong regional presence across Scotland. With a well‑resourced technical function and a reputation for investing in their people, they continue to demonstrate year‑on‑year growth and profitability.
Due to sustained success and a very healthy confirmed pipeline of sites across the Central Belt, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Engineer to strengthen their technical team.
Your new role
As Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing all engineering input from feasibility stage through to construction. You will work closely with internal Technical, Land and Construction teams as well as external consultants to ensure developments are engineered to the highest standard, delivered efficiently, and meet both commercial and regulatory requirements.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading engineering design assessments for new and existing developments
- Managing external engineering consultants, ensuring technical solutions are robust, cost‑effective and aligned with programme
- Overseeing infrastructure, drainage, roads and utilities coordination
- Providing engineering expertise throughout the build programme
- Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement within the engineering team
This role offers the autonomy and influence expected at senior level, backed by a stable and well‑structured technical department.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in an engineering role within a housebuilder, consultancy or civil engineering background
- Strong understanding of roads, drainage, utilities and infrastructure design
- Ability to manage consultants, challenge design solutions and drive projects forward
- Confident communicator with excellent problem‑solving skills
- A proactive mindset and a desire to work within a high‑performing technical team
What you'll get in return
You will be joining a profitable, stable and forward‑thinking organisation with an excellent all‑round package and genuine long-term career prospects.
Key benefits include:
- Competitive salary with industry‑leading benefits
- A secure multi‑year pipeline of developments
- A well-supported, well‑resourced technical function
- Opportunities for progression as the regional business continues to grow
- A positive, collaborative working culture with strong leadership support
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, or you'd like to discuss the wider market in confidence, please get in touch.
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