Lead civils design engineer

WGM Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solution provider in Glasgow seeks a Lead Civil Design Engineer to manage design deliverables for civil structures. Candidates should have 2-3 years of design experience in a civil engineering environment and a good understanding of structural theory. The role offers benefits like a hybrid working model, enhanced holidays, and a competitive salary up to £60,000.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 36

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Company sick pay

Employee discount programme

Qualifications

• 2-3 years previous design experience in civil engineering or construction environment.
• Good understanding of structural theory, using British and/or Eurocodes.
• Proven problem-solving ability and technical design expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of engineering design deliverables for various civil structures.
• Liaise with clients to identify their exact requirements.
• Attend site-based surveys to gather information and inform design solutions.
• Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable.
• Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland's leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

We have a current requirement for a Lead civil design engineer to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The role of Civil Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables, for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. This includes the design and assessment of various Civil structures, typically encountered on Water and Wastewater sites. This might include the design or assessment of concrete plinths, base-slabs, retaining walls, tanks, channels and flumes etc. designed to resist specified static and dynamic forces generated by the equipment or medium placed upon, in, or adjacent to them. You will also be required to consider the construction aspects of the afore mentioned structures, including ground conditions, buildability and demolition.

Main duties and responsibilities

Provide management support on projects across the business, in the design and optioneering phases, to develop initial client concept designs or requirements into workable solutions
Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements
Attend site-based surveys to understand the needs of a given project, including meeting client representatives as well as gathering information and data to inform the optimum design solution
Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable.
Carry out Civil / Structural surveys to identify and advise on any potential issues.
Work with minimal supervision, you will be able to manage your own projects from design through to completion.
Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team in line with the project programme
Have strong communication skills and be personable to complement the friendly working environment.
Deliver technical quality and excellence of project deliverables
Adhere to CDM Regulations 2015, including carrying out Design Risk Assessments
Attend and support our site teams during the Construction Phase, with TQ's, advice and problem solving

To be considered for this position you will have at least 2-3 years previous design experience ideally within a civil engineering or construction environment. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of structural theory, with proven problem-solving ability as well as good all-round technical design expertise using British and/or Eurocodes. An Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar would be beneficial for this role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Life assurance scheme.
Salary sacrifice - (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
9-day fortnight working pattern.
Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
Employee discount programme.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to GBP60,000.00 per year

Experience:
Civils design: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G51 2RQ