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Transport Planning and Engineering (TP&E), Scotland’s leading active travel and engineering consultancy, are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Engineer to join our team.

About the role

Are you looking for your next opportunity to grow your career and assist in an expanding a successful engineering business? 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Engineer to make a real difference for people and the environment in the sustainable transport sector. 

Transport Planning and Engineering Ltd (TP&E), is one of Scotland’s leading active travel and engineering consultancies. We apply all round engineering excellence to the specific field of active travel infrastructure to tackle some of Scotland’s greatest challenges, including climate change, reducing transport inequalities and improving health and wellbeing for all. 

We are also unique in that as a social enterprise, established by Cycling Scotland, our profits go directly back into supporting projects to allow people all over Scotland to enjoy cycling and walking.  

As a senior member of the team, you will manage the design and delivery of a wide range of active travel projects from inception to completion in both urban and rural environments. 

Projects include structural and road-based design schemes throughout Scotland, working to the latest design standards and recognising worldwide best practice.   

The role offers great variety with the opportunity to continue your professional development, whilst continuing in your role as an expert in the growing active travel industry. 

See job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a completed application form, CV and equal opportunities form to personnel@tpande.org. Please note agencies will not be considered. If you wish to find out more about the role, please get in touch.

Deadline for applications: Monday 20th July 2026, 12pm

Interview date: week commencing 27th July 2026

Salary: £42,832 - £47,279. Salary on appointment will be a reflection on current experience within the pay band. Annual Salary Review takes place every April. This role attracts a recruitment and retention allowance of £2,500 paid annually.

Location: While this role is based in our central Glasgow office, we are committed to flexible working.

Full time, permanent contract (part-time will also be considered)

Benefits include:

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with employer contribution of 7.5% and minimum employee contribution of 3%
• 36 days annual leave
• Operation of a Flexi-time system
• Annual contribution towards your training and development
• Free and confidential access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Up to 2 hours paid volunteering time per month
• 30 minutes per week paid outdoor activity time