Lead Civil Engineer - Substations (Hybrid, 25% Travel)

Linxon; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxon is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer in Glasgow to manage substation civil, construction and contracting activities from tender to handover. You will lead design reviews, navigate UK standards, and guide civil designers while ensuring projects meet time and budget constraints.

The role requires travel up to 25% and a hybrid working arrangement with on-site presence as needed. Chartered status is desirable and UK market knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in civil engineering or another construction related area.
• Member of a recognized professional institution is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design reviews and comments on civil documentation to meet tender/project requirements.
• Supervise, support and guide civil designers; resolve site technical queries, remedial works and snags.
• Support CDM coordinator / Temporary works coordinator in duties enactment.
• Contribute technical advice during feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases for projects.

Skills

Civil design

Structural design

Regulations knowledge

UK Building Market

Contract negotiations

CDM & Temporary works

Project management

Cost budgeting

Team leadership

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Linxon is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer in Glasgow to manage substation civil, construction and contracting activities from tender to handover. You will lead design reviews, navigate UK standards, and guide civil designers while ensuring projects meet time and budget constraints.

The role requires travel up to 25% and a hybrid working arrangement with on-site presence as needed. Chartered status is desirable and UK market knowledge is essential.