Principal Engineer (Rock Engineering) at Cowi in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

project delivery

design production

design review

technical leadership

bid preparation

client relations

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To offer technical leadership and expertise, we are looking for a Principal Engineer to join us. Working on complex rock engineering and engineering geological projects, you’ll organise the delivery of our projects while offering guidance to junior team members.

Developing and maintaining client relationships through your project work, including identifying and realising any potential business opportunities
Organising the delivery of your projects to time and budget, ensuring a high standard of sustainability, technical quality, and compliance with our internal management systems
Assisting with the preparation of bids and tenders and supporting the pursuit of business development opportunities as required
Production of engineering and geological design, preparation and checking of calculations, written reports and other contract deliverables
Checking and assessing a wide range of both new and existing rock engineering and engineering geological projects
Supervising, mentoring, and developing less experienced geologists, engineers and technicians within your project teams, working with line managers to maximise training opportunities

Requirements

chartered

rock engineering

rs2/rs3

udec/3dec

team leader

project management

Do you want to be a part of a growing Rock Engineering team? Can you offer expertise on rock engineering projects? Are you an experienced chartered Rock Engineer? Then, this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow.

Be an accomplished team leader with the ability to support, mentor and develop less experienced engineers
Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
Have a full UK driving licence
Have significant experience in a design environment working on complex rock engineering and engineering geological projects in the UK or internationally (in addition some site experience is preferred)
Be chartered (CGeol, CEng or equivalent)
Be a technically skilled geologist or engineer, able to demonstrate a deep understanding and enthusiasm for rock engineering and a personal commitment to technical excellence
Have significant experience growing project teams and organising the delivery of projects, either as client's or contractor's designer, ideally both
Have the inter-personal skills and aptitude to work collaboratively in a diverse multi-disciplinary team
Have experience of using a range of rock engineering software (e.g. RS2, RS3, UDEC, 3DEC)

Benefits

A place to work and so much more

Office/Home Hybrid Working

What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

Life assurance
Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange
Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents
Corporate gym membership
Cycle-to-work scheme
28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays
Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
Flexible and hybrid working conditions

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1930 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1930, marking the beginning of its engineering consultancy work.

€985M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generates over €985 million annually, reflecting significant business scale.

175+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 175 countries, indicating a strong international footprint.

Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete.
Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s.
Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects.
Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.
Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions.
Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US.
Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

20–30 Days Off

Generous Paid Leave

employees enjoy flexible arrangements and a safe and supportive work environment.

Always Do The Right Thing
We Are Curious – We ask questions and listen to our customers. We pursue new knowledge and insights.
We Are Courageous – We explore new ways to improve. We make decisions and take action in good time, even when this is difficult.
We Care – We take care of customers and COWI – people and planet. We pay attention to and respect each other.
We Co‑Create – We collaborate with customers, partners and colleagues. We embrace diversity in our teams to create better solutions.
We Commit – We do what we say and deliver on our promises. We make an extra effort to deliver strong results.
Mission: Creating significant value for customers, people and society through our knowledge and 360° approach.
Vision: Shaping a sustainable and liveable world together.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net‑zero Target Achieved by

The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

100%

Revenue from Sustainability Projects

Aiming to derive 100% of revenue from projects that drive sustainability within 3–5 years.

900,000 t

CO₂ Captured Annually

Working on a UK-based CCS facility to capture approximately 900,000 tons of CO₂ annually by 2025.

First consultancy accredited under PAS 2080 to manage embodied carbon in infrastructure
Promoting RE100 conversion and solar installations at major sites as part of long‑term roadmap
Responsible procurement: excluding PFOA/PFOS; long‑life reuse and recycling focus
Minimising emissions/waste, encouraging paperless work, sustainable transport, 100% recyclable packaging, recycled‑plastic use

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Mentorship

Employee Mentorship Programs

All millennial employees participate in mentorship programs designed to support career growth and development.

20-30 Days Off

Work-life Balance

Employees enjoy between 20 to 30 paid days off annually, reflecting strong work-life balance support.

$500–$1,000/Month

Highly Rated Benefits

Employee benefits are valued at $500 to $1,000 per month, placing the company in the top 10% for perks and benefits.

30% Women

Gender Diversity

Approximately 30% of technical and leadership roles are held by women, reflecting progress toward gender diversity goals.

Equal-opportunity employer; proactive compliance with EEO and local non-discrimination laws; policies cover recruitment, promotion, compensation
Cultural goal: attract and develop diverse high-potential team members in inclusive, supportive, trusting culture

Articles

Wikipedia – COWI A/S

COWI strategy FUTURE‑NOW (sustainability)

Reddit – COWI land development job offer experiences

Indeed – COWI jobs and careers listing

Role

Description

project delivery

design production

design review

technical leadership

bid preparation

client relations

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

Developing and maintaining client relationships through your project work, including identifying and realising any potential business opportunities
Organising the delivery of your projects to time and budget, ensuring a high standard of sustainability, technical quality, and compliance with our internal management systems
Assisting with the preparation of bids and tenders and supporting the pursuit of business development opportunities as required
Production of engineering and geological design, preparation and checking of calculations, written reports and other contract deliverables
Checking and assessing a wide range of both new and existing rock engineering and engineering geological projects
Supervising, mentoring, and developing less experienced geologists, engineers and technicians within your project teams, working with line managers to maximise training opportunities

Requirements

chartered

rock engineering

rs2/rs3

udec/3dec

team leader

project management

Be an accomplished team leader with the ability to support, mentor and develop less experienced engineers
Have good communication skills, both verbal and written
Have a full UK driving licence
Have significant experience in a design environment working on complex rock engineering and engineering geological projects in the UK or internationally (in addition some site experience is preferred)
Be chartered (CGeol, CEng or equivalent)
Be a technically skilled geologist or engineer, able to demonstrate a deep understanding and enthusiasm for rock engineering and a personal commitment to technical excellence
Have significant experience growing project teams and organising the delivery of projects, either as client's or contractor's designer, ideally both
Have the inter-personal skills and aptitude to work collaboratively in a diverse multi-disciplinary team
Have experience of using a range of rock engineering software (e.g. RS2, RS3, UDEC, 3DEC)

Benefits

A place to work and so much more

Office/Home Hybrid Working

What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

Life assurance
Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange
Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents
Corporate gym membership
Cycle-to-work scheme
28 days' holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays
Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
Flexible and hybrid working conditions

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1930 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1930, marking the beginning of its engineering consultancy work.

€985M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generates over €985 million annually, reflecting significant business scale.

175+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 175 countries, indicating a strong international footprint.

Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete.
Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s.
Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects.
Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.
Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions.
Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US.
Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

20–30 Days Off

Generous Paid Leave

employees enjoy flexible arrangements and a safe and supportive work environment.

Always Do The Right Thing
We Are Curious – We ask questions and listen to our customers. We pursue new knowledge and insights.
We Are Courageous – We explore new ways to improve. We make decisions and take action in good time, even when this is difficult.
We Care – We take care of customers and COWI – people and planet. We pay attention to and respect each other.
We Co‑Create – We collaborate with customers, partners and colleagues. We embrace diversity in our teams to create better solutions.
We Commit – We do what we say and deliver on our promises. We make an extra effort to deliver strong results.
Mission: Creating significant value for customers, people and society through our knowledge and 360° approach.
Vision: Shaping a sustainable and liveable world together.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net‑zero Target Achieved by

The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

100%

Revenue from Sustainability Projects

Aiming to derive 100% of revenue from projects that drive sustainability within 3–5 years.

900,000 t

CO₂ Captured Annually

Working on a UK-based CCS facility to capture approximately 900,000 tons of CO₂ annually by 2025.

First consultancy accredited under PAS 2080 to manage embodied carbon in infrastructure
Promoting RE100 conversion and solar installations at major sites as part of long‑term roadmap
Responsible procurement: excluding PFOA/PFOS; long‑life reuse and recycling focus
Minimising emissions/waste, encouraging paperless work, sustainable transport, 100% recyclable packaging, recycled‑plastic use

Inclusion & Diversity

100% Mentorship

Employee Mentorship Programs

All millennial employees participate in mentorship programs designed to support career growth and development.

20-30 Days Off

Work-life Balance

Employees enjoy between 20 to 30 paid days off annually, reflecting strong work-life balance support.

$500–$1,000/Month

Highly Rated Benefits

Employee benefits are valued at $500 to $1,000 per month, placing the company in the top 10% for perks and benefits.

30% Women

Gender Diversity

Approximately 30% of technical and leadership roles are held by women, reflecting progress toward gender diversity goals.

Equal-opportunity employer; proactive compliance with EEO and local non-discrimination laws; policies cover recruitment, promotion, compensation
Cultural goal: attract and develop diverse high-potential team members in inclusive, supportive, trusting culture

Articles

Wikipedia – COWI A/S

COWI strategy FUTURE‑NOW (sustainability)

Reddit – COWI land development job offer experiences

Indeed – COWI jobs and careers listing