Senior Civil Engineer

AE Partners; Perth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Perth seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design of electricity substations across the UK. The role involves project management, collaboration with internal teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in construction design. Strong technical and client-facing skills are essential. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Sick Pay

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits options

Personal development programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design for construction of masonry and steel frames.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects.
• Strong communication skills for technical discussions.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and review of engineering drawings and reports.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams.
• Attend client and contractor meetings.
• Manage design risks for buildable solutions.
• Mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical project delivery

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Working toward Chartered or Incorporated status

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civils3D

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join a growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. With your strong technical expertise, you will be asked to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNO's, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and review of engineering drawings engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost.
• Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites.
• Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works.
• Management of design risks to deliver buildable solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through TQ/RFI process.
• Mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development
• Taking responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete.
• Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively
• Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning
• You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE.

Desirable

• Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure
• Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Competitive salary
• Car or Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution
• Sick Pay
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme