Senior Civil Engineer

Suir Engineering; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Company Pension contributions

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Private Health Insurance contribution

Life and Disability cover

Educational Assistance

Opportunities for international assignments

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to manage civil elements on projects within the HV, Energy, and Renewable Sector. This role requires a third-level degree and over 5 years of experience in a contractor role. Responsibilities include managing tender documents, liaising with project teams, and ensuring quality control. The position offers competitive benefits including extensive annual leave, health insurance contributions, and opportunities for international work assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working as a Civil Engineer in a Tier 1 or 2 main contractor.
• Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination and support of civil & electrical elements on projects.
• Review tender documents and prepare subcontract packages.
• Liaise with project PMs and QSs throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience at setting out, design coordination & AutoCAD

Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines

Ability to influence colleagues at all levels

Enjoy working as part of a high performing team

Willing to travel

Education

Third level degree in Civil/Energy or Renewable Engineering

Job description

We are currently looking to hire Senior Civil Engineer to join our team to work in the HV, Energy and Renewable Sector. The positions will be based on a project in Scotland.

Suir Engineering has offices in Ireland, UK, Denmark, Sweden, and Germany. We deliver leading edge next generation solutions to clients by designing, building, and installing Data Centres, Pharma and Medical Device plants and Renewable Energy Systems.

The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for the management, coordination and support of all the civil & electrical elements from both tender and delivery processes through to completion of works with an emphasis on safety, civil design and quality checking to service the electrical requirements.

The successful Senior Civil Engineer will interface and work with the project team on delivery, engage with the Client’s representatives and processes, co‑ordinate with the civil sub‑contractor project management team on site from mobilisation through to handover and, in conjunction with the QS, the commercial management of the civil subcontractor.

What you will be doing?

• Review tender documents and electrical requirements as defined by electrical engineers and put together an energy & utilities tender package for potential subcontractors.
• Review of tender responses from a technical viewpoint in order to assist the commercial department in selecting a preferred subcontractor.
• Liaise with electrical designers and civil designers to ensure civil designs meet requirements.
• Manage and take ownership of interface with Client and Client processes in respect to civil design and works.
• Review and quality control of the design prior to them being issued to the Client’.
• Manage the Suir Engineering input to the Client and / or Utility design review process with respect to civil designs.
• Work with both the project PM and QS to prepare subcontract packages.
• In conjunction with the project PM, project manage the civil subcontractor.
• Liaise with the electrical design team & electrical construction team to ensure correctness of civil installation & of successful handover to electrical construction and to the end Client.
• Work closely with the project PM to ensure that all variations are captured and notified to the project QS in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the civil subcontractor as required on variations and associated design / redesign works.
• Ensure that the Clients management systems are complied with as set out in the contract documentation.
• Management of civil sub consultants and contractors.
• Manage projects and delivery them to quality, safely and on time.
• Manage, assess and develop teams and assigned individuals.

Is this the job for me?

Suitable Candidates must have a third level degree in Civil/Energy or Renewable Engineering with 5+ years’ experience working as a Civil Engineer in a Tier 1 or 2 main contractor.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience at setting out, design coordination & Auto Cad
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team.
• Willing to travel.

In return from Suir ….

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities.
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark, or Germany.

Our way of workingis called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in‑built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business.

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People