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Lead Civil Engineer

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Salary Competitive with Industry leading benefits

A leading EPC specialist in turnkey substation delivery is looking for a Lead Civil Engineer to join its UK team. This role covers full project lifecycle from tendering through to construction and handover.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead civil and structural design, review drawings, calculations, and documentation
  • Supervise civil designers, resolve site queries, remedial works, and snags
  • Support CDM and Temporary Works duties
  • Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and industry standards
  • Evaluate subcontractors and contribute to tender documentation
  • Liaise with UK Transmission System Operators and major utilities
  • Develop project requirements, budgets, and delivery plans
  • Monitor costs, report on progress, and implement cost-effective solutions
  • Support contract negotiations, manage change orders, and resolve disputes

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience on large-scale infrastructure or substation projects
  • Strong civil/structural design capability and project cost control
  • Knowledge of UK Transmission System Operators and utility environments
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Member of a recognized professional institution; Chartered Engineer desirable

Personal qualities:

  • Resilient, proactive, and self-disciplined
  • Strong leadership, assertive but a good listener
  • Commercially aware and solutions-focused

Offer:

  • Hybrid working
  • Involvement in high-value EPC projects
  • Opportunity to shape engineering standards and project delivery

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Location:
Glasgow
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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