Civil Engineer - Scotland

BakerHicks; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan

25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave

Discount scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee assistance

Job summary

BakerHicks is looking for a Civil Engineer based in Motherwell, Scotland, to design complex civil engineering works for a variety of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include producing detailed technical specifications and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers hybrid work options and strong support for career progression. Benefits include a company car or cash allowance, a pension plan, and 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering design on infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on involvement in earthworks and drainage systems.
• Working towards Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.

Responsibilities

• Design civil engineering works for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Produce detailed drawings and technical specifications.
• Work with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Deliver technically complex civil engineering designs across multiple sectors

At BakerHicks, we specialise in delivering high‑quality civil engineering design for complex and critical infrastructure projects. We are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to technically challenging work across a range of regulated sectors.

You will be involved in the design of power and energy infrastructure, including substations, grid connections, and renewable energy facilities, alongside projects within industrial, defence, and public sector environments. The role offers strong technical depth, exposure to varied projects, and long‑term career development.

What you will be doing

• Designing and specifying civil engineering works for large‑scale infrastructure projects, including earthworks, drainage, utilities, and external works
• Producing detailed drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and reports to a high professional standard
• Working closely with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable design solutions
• Reviewing calculations and subcontractor designs to ensure compliance, quality, and best practice
• Supporting and mentoring early‑career engineers while contributing to technical excellence within the team

What we are looking for

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Experience delivering civil engineering design on infrastructure projects, with hands‑on involvement in earthworks, drainage systems, external works, utilities coordination, and site‑wide infrastructure design
• Experience in one or more infrastructure sectors, with power sector experience desirable
• Working towards Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE or IStructE
• Experience producing and reviewing drawings, calculations, and technical specifications
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or similar design and draughting software
• Good working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, CDM regulations, and BIM processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Eligibility for security clearance, which is essential for certain projects
• Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects across multiple sectors
• Hybrid working with flexibility and clear opportunities for career progression
• Full support towards Chartership and continued professional development
• A collaborative environment focused on technical quality and engineering rigour

Make your mark through high‑quality civil engineering design on projects that matter.

Apply today.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Benefits

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.