Lead Civil Design Engineer - Renewables & HV BESS

SmartTek Global; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Mid-Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead a civil design team for HV BESS and renewable projects. This role involves defining design standards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. This position offers full-time employment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ civil design experience in HV substations, BESS, or renewable infrastructure.
• Proven track record in team leadership and scaling design functions.
• Strong knowledge of EPC project delivery and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a civil design team, offering technical guidance.
• Define design standards and workflows for project delivery.
• Lead civil design for HV BESS and renewable projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical mentoring

Communication skills

Knowledge of design assurance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status (CEng, MICE, MIStructE) or close

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

STAAD

Tekla

Procore

BIM

Job description

A leading civil engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Mid-Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead a civil design team for HV BESS and renewable projects. This role involves defining design standards, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and holds a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. This position offers full-time employment with significant responsibilities.