Senior Civil Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline AZ; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Glasgow seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer passionate about civil engineering and the energy sector. You will lead civil design projects for electricity substations across the UK, collaborating with internal teams and clients. This role offers a chance to work on iconic projects with a focus on quality and technical excellence while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and experience in the electricity distribution sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a design environment for building construction.
• Experience in client-facing roles managing relationships.
• Ability to lead multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills for technical discussions.
• Commitment to professional development and learning.
• Experience in the electricity distribution sector, especially substation design.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and review of engineering documents and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure effective project delivery.
• Attend meetings at client sites for project updates.
• Manage design risks and deliver feasible solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and promote their development.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Client management

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil3D

Job description

Summary: Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our 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 work in close collaboration with 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 DNOs, 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.

Key Deliverables

• Lead the production and review of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bundles, 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.
• Manage design risks to deliver buildable solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions to site‑based problems through TQ/RFI process.
• Mentor 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.

Attributes / 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 the 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.
• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE.
• Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure.
• Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civil3D for civil engineering design.
• Full UK driving licence.