Civil Engineer

Lusona Consultancy; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (up to 6% matched)

Life assurance

25 days annual leave (+ purchase)

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee discount platform

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional development & chartership

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team in the UK. You will deliver high-quality civil designs for major power, energy and infrastructure projects, including substations and grid connections, while developing your professional chartership.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to work across sectors, and a path toward Chartered Engineer status with support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify civil engineering solutions for infrastructure and energy projects.
• Produce detailed technical drawings, specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop safe, efficient and sustainable project solutions.
• Review engineering calculations and subcontractor designs for compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Support the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.
• Assist with technical problem-solving and project coordination activities.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of graduate and early-career engineers.
• Promote engineering best practice, quality assurance and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Annual Salary:

Up to £40K + £5K Car allowance + Package

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the built environment, infrastructure, defence, nuclear, life sciences, and industrial sectors. With a collaborative and people-focused culture, they provide innovative engineering solutions from concept through to detailed design and project delivery.

Known for their technical excellence and commitment to sustainability, they work closely with a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients on some of the UK's most challenging and high-profile developments. Their teams combine deep sector knowledge with a practical approach to problem-solving, enabling them to deliver efficient, future-focused solutions that add real value throughout the project lifecycle.

The business offers a supportive environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise, and progress their careers within a growing and forward-thinking organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that places equal importance on innovation, professional development, and delivering outstanding results for its clients.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Civil Engineer to join their growing infrastructure team, supporting the delivery of major power, energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of critical assets including substations, grid connection schemes and renewable energy facilities, while also gaining exposure to projects within the industrial, transportation and defence sectors.

Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality civil engineering designs, ensuring technical excellence and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The role offers the chance to work on complex and nationally important infrastructure schemes while developing your technical skills and progressing towards professional chartership.

This position is ideal for a motivated Civil Engineer with experience in infrastructure design who is looking to take on greater responsibility, work closely with clients and stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping the UK's future energy network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Design and specify civil engineering solutions for infrastructure and energy projects, including drainage, earthworks, utilities and external works.
• Produce detailed technical drawings, specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop safe, efficient and sustainable project solutions.
• Review engineering calculations and subcontractor designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Support the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.
• Assist with technical problem-solving and project coordination activities.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of graduate and early-career engineers.
• Promote engineering best practice, quality assurance and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Liaise effectively with clients, contractors and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil engineering projects within infrastructure, energy, industrial, transportation or similar sectors.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status through ICE, IStructE or a related professional body.
• Strong experience in drainage design, earthworks and external works design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and other similar design and modelling software.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and CDM Regulations.
• Understanding of BIM processes and collaborative design environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Eligibility to obtain security clearance where required.
• Salary up to £40,000 per annum
• Annual bonus (based on performance)
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee discount platform
• Family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Clear career progression opportunities within a highly respected engineering consultancy