Senior Civil Engineer

Premtech Ltd; Ruddington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual pay re-

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with generous company0

Early Friday finish

Regular company social events

Additional health benefits (e.g. free)

Job summary

Premtech Ltd is seeking a senior/principal civil engineer to lead a multidisciplinary team in the UK energy sector. You will oversee design and delivery of pipelines and high-pressure systems, ensuring high engineering standards within budgets and timescales.

The role offers leadership credentials as office team-leader or workstream leader with mentoring and progression toward Chartered Engineer status. Placement in 2027 is contingent on experience.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
• 2:1 (Upper Second-Class) bachelor’s or master’s in civil engineering or related field accredited by a UK institution (e.g. ICE)
• Chartered status with engineering body or near to achieving chartership
• Experience in highly regulated industries and/or UK energy sector
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Leadership experience is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects for pipelines and facilities in the UK and overseas
• Deliver engineering solutions from feasibility through commissioning and handover
• Prepare detailed project plans and programmes to meet standards and timelines
• Maintain project and financial control to meet man-hour, cost and time targets
• Monitor project performance and identify opportunities to improve margins
• Produce designs compliant with company, client, national and international standards
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and manage contracts and invoices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships for repeat business
• Provide technical input for proposals and new opportunities
• Support progression toward Chartered Engineer status and professional accreditation

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Regulated industries experience

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil Engineering (UK accredited)

Tools

Tekla Tedds

Tekla Structures

FEM/FEA software

Job description

Premtech is a dynamic company that provides Engineering Consultancy and Design Services to organisations in the energy sector. We are passionate and committed to developing our people, ensuring they build strong technical foundations, work to high engineering standards, and develop the professional skills needed to build successful, long-term careers in the energy sector.

Company benefits

• Competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme with a generous company contribution
• Early Friday finish
• Regular company social events
• Additional health benefits (e.g. free flu vaccines, health checks)

You will be eligible for the following additional benefits following your probationary period:

• Membership fees paid for your professional institution (e.g. ICE)
• Private healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Critical illness and life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Premtech are looking to expand the civil engineering department and develop capability to help design and deliver the large government backed investments into the UK energy industry.

The role is looking for a senior or principal civil engineer to take on a leadership position as an office team-leader or civil engineering workstream leader for placement in 2027. The successful candidate’s position will be dependent upon experience however leadership credentials are imperative to either role.

You will be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the design and delivery of either power network or high-pressure pipelines structures and foundations. You will work to high engineering standards within client budgets and timescales, whilst being supported in your development.

You will work closely with engineers across multiple disciplines, receiving day-to-day technical guidance and mentoring to support your progression towards Chartered Engineer status (if not already achieved) with a relevant professional institution or become a certified civil engineering approver within the energy industry.

Responsibilities

With support you will be involved in:

• Executing and coordinating engineering projects for pipelines and associated facilities in the UK and overseas
• Delivering engineering solutions and managing projects from feasibility stage through to commissioning and handover
• Preparing and implementing detailed project plans and programmes to meet company standards and to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction
• Maintaining effective project and financial control to meet agreed man-hour, cost, and time targets
• Monitoring project performance and identifying opportunities to enhance project margins
• Producing engineering designs in compliance with company, client, national, and international standards
• Ensuring high standards of engineering practice and quality are consistently maintained
• Managing contracts and authorising invoices within delegated financial authority
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support repeat business
• Preparing cost estimates and providing technical input for proposals and new business opportunities
• Overseeing and managing agency personnel and disciplining engineers as required
• Coordinating with other internal disciplines to ensure project scope and responsibilities are clear and achievable
• Ensuring all engineering activities are delivered in line with business objectives and client expectations

You will have:

• A full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship
• A willingness to learn and work across both technical and project-based activities
• A minimum 2:1 (Upper Second-Class honours) bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or another applicable engineering or scientific discipline accredited by a relevant UK institution (e.g. ICE)
• Secured Chartership with an engineering body or be close to achieving chartership
• Experience in highly regulated industries and/or UK energy sector.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in the use of Tekla Tedds Structural software.
• Confident in evaluating ground investigations and applying the candidates engineering judgement.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Demonstratable experience as a team leader
• 'CDA Gas Approver' or equivalent energy sector approver certification
• Confidence in the use of structural FEM/FEA software (i.e. Autodesk Robot or Tekla Structures)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Premtech is committed to diversity and inclusivity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.