Civil Design Engineer

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

32 days’ holiday

Pension scheme 6%

Life assurance 3x salary

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible benefits programme

Remote and hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Company sick pay

Job summary

WGM Engineering seeks a Civil Design Engineer to join the Technical & Design team from its Glasgow base, with hybrid working. The role will relocate to Stepps within 6 months and involves delivering civil design across water and wastewater projects, from concept to commissioning.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, developing buildable reinforced concrete solutions and collaborating with Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Construction teams to translate design into site outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Relevant experience in civil engineering design is essential.
• Experience designing reinforced concrete structures and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil design concepts into practical, buildable solutions.
• Produce design calculations and technical documentation.
• Design reinforced concrete structures, foundations, slabs and channels.
• Undertake site surveys to support design development.
• Manage civil design packages from concept to construction support.
• Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Construction teams.
• Support site teams with technical queries and problem solving.
• Apply Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and drive standardisation and improvement.

Skills

Civil design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication & problem-solving

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Tekla TEDDS

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

The Vacancy

Where essential work meets real career growth

The VacancyWhere essential work meets real career growth

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join our Technical & Design team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role will be based from Glasgow, with hybrid working available. Please note we will be relocating to Stepps within 6 months.

This is an opportunity to work on Civil Design solutions across water and wastewater projects, supporting delivery from initial concept and site survey through detailed design, construction and commissioning.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, developing practical and buildable solutions across reinforced concrete structures, foundations, slabs, retaining structures, tanks, channels and associated infrastructure.

With in-house technical design, project delivery, off-site manufacturing and modular build capability, WGM offers the opportunity to work close to delivery and see how your design decisions translate into real site outcomes.

WGM Engineering has been delivering practical engineering solutions for more than 40 years and is experiencing significant growth across the UK water, utilities and essential infrastructure sectors. We combine in-house technical expertise, off-site engineering capability and a strong self-delivery model to achieve safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes for our clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop civil engineering concepts into practical, buildable design solutions.
• Produce civil design calculations, technical documentation and design deliverables.
• Design and assess reinforced concrete structures, foundations, slabs, retaining structures, tanks and channels.
• Undertake site surveys and assessments to support design development.
• Manage defined civil design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Work collaboratively with Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Construction teams.
• Support site teams with technical queries and design-related problem solving.
• Apply relevant Eurocodes, British Standards, client specifications and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to DfMA, standardisation and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in civil engineering design.
• Experience designing reinforced concrete structures and foundations.
• A good understanding of structural principles, Eurocodes and CDM 2015.
• The ability to produce design calculations and technical documentation.Strong communication, problem-solving and multidisciplinary working skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience within the water or wastewater sector would be beneficial.

Experience of structural steelwork design, Tekla TEDDS, Revit, Civil 3D or similar software would also be advantageous.

Working towards professional registration with ICE, IStructE or another relevant professional body would be welcomed. Please note that WGM can support a path towards chartership.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a competitive salary aligned to the skills and experience demonstrated for this role. Full salary banding is available on request.

At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:

• 9 day fortnight - you will get every 2nd Friday off
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

A More Detailed Job Description Is Attached.

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WGM and RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than PSL agencies - speculative CVs as a treated as a gift.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?