Lead Substation Civil Engineer

Linxon; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Linxon in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to oversee substation civil engineering, construction and contracting activities from tender through hand-over to service. You will manage design, budgets, and compliance, coordinating with designers, clients, and contractors.

The role requires extensive civil/structural design experience, ability to supervise teams, and readiness to travel up to 25% with a hybrid work pattern on-site as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is desirable.
• Experience in developing project requirements, cost estimates, budgets and plans.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design, including review of civil documentation for tenders/projects.
• Supervise civil designers and resolve site technical queries and snags.
• Support CDM coordinator/Temporary works coordinator in duties.
• Monitor, control, and report on project progress, costs and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors and management on design and construction aspects.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cost control

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

Linxon in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to oversee substation civil engineering, construction and contracting activities from tender through hand-over to service. You will manage design, budgets, and compliance, coordinating with designers, clients, and contractors.

The role requires extensive civil/structural design experience, ability to supervise teams, and readiness to travel up to 25% with a hybrid work pattern on-site as needed.