Senior Civil Engineer

Morgan Hunt; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Support toward chartership

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is partnering with a consultancy in Inverness to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer for a diverse portfolio of energy and renewable infrastructure projects. You will lead civil design, coordinate delivery, and ensure compliance with technical standards across substations, grid connections and renewables.

You will mentor junior engineers, liaise with clients and contractors, and contribute to feasibility through to construction.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Ability to liaise with clients and contractors as a point of contact.
• Significant experience in civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Experience on energy, utilities, power or renewables projects.
• Solid understanding of civil engineering principles, design standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering design packages for energy infrastructure projects, including substations, grid connections and renewables.
• Develop and review civil engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Oversee design of site infrastructure (earthworks, drainage, access roads).
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and help develop the team.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Support planning, resource management, technical reviews and problem solving.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and value engineering.
• Support projects from feasibility through to detailed design and delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project delivery

Client liaison

Regulations

Energy/renewables sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Morgan Hunt are working with a consultancy in Inverness to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team. They are looking for someone to work on a diverse portfolio of energy and renewable infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong civil engineer to play a key role in the delivery of critical infrastructure, including electrical substations, power transmission and distribution networks, and renewable energy developments. You will be responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of a wide range of projects, while ensuring these projects meet the required technical standards.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver civil engineering design packages for energy infrastructure projects, including substations, grid connections and renewable energy developments
• Develop and review civil engineering designs, calculations, specifications and technical documentation
• Oversee the design of site infrastructure, including earthworks, drainage, access roads etc
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and contribute to the development of the wider engineering team
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, project specifications and health and safety requirements
• Support project planning, resource management, technical reviews and the resolution of engineering challenges
• Contribute to design risk assessments, value engineering and the identification of practical, cost-effective solutions
• Support projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, construction and delivery

Experience Required:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• Comfortable dealing with clients and contractors, and being their point of contact
• Significant experience in civil engineering design and project delivery
• Experience working on projects within the energy, utilities, power or renewables sectors
• A sound understanding of civil engineering principles, design standards and relevant regulations
• Experience with civil infrastructure elements such as earthworks, drainage, foundations, access roads and site development

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• An opportunity to be a key piece of a strong consultancy
• Become a central figure for contractors and clients of the company
• Hybrid working available
• Support towards chartership

Please get in touch for further information.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.