Lead Civil Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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 recognised professional institution;
  Chartered Engineer desirable

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

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

Confidential applications are handled by our recruitment partner on behalf of the client.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.