Lead Civil Engineer

Position: Lead Civil Engineer (Contract)
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Lead Civil Engineer on a 6 month contract based In the Glasgow.

Role Summary

The Lead Civil Engineer is overall responsible for managing the substation civil engineering, construction- and contracting activities, from early project engagement through to construction. Starting with tendering activities together with Sales and ending with the hand-over to the service department a/o client, ensuring high quality results in line with project timescales and budget.

Requirements

· To be qualified for this position, individual should have extensive experience in:
Developing project requirements, cost estimates, project plans and budgets within the construction industry (preferably on large multi-million dollar projects)

· Civil and structural design, ability to check and comment on civil documentation, designs and calculations in accordance with contractual requirements of tenders / projects

· Assist in the negotiations and awarding of contracts

· Monitor, control, and report on progress (costs and budget throughout the project)

· Resolve disputes, negotiate change orders, communicate decisions to, client, subcontractors and management personnel

· Assess and provide technical evaluation of subcontractors and participate in tender activities, including the production of technical specifications and supporting documentation.

· Knowledge of UK Transmission System Operators (TSO) and similar major utilities.

· Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is desirable.

Education and Training

Required:

· Bachelor or master’s degree in civil engineering or another construction related area and a member of a recognized professional institution.

Personal Qualities

Required:

· Resilient and flexible achiever

· Driven by value added and business sustainability

· Calm under pressure in a constantly changing environment

· Assertive, decisive, confident

· Excellent listener

· Proactive and self-disciplined

· Leading by example, with strong values

· Team player

· Passionate to succeed

· Willingness to learn

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time