Location: Bellshill, Scotland
Type: Permanent
Overview
Our client is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support and lead civil engineering works across major Power & Renewables projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on a substantial pipeline of projects over the next 5+ years, delivering high-quality engineering solutions within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support civil engineering works across all project stages: tender, design, construction, and post-construction.
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Develop and review preliminary civil designs (earthworks, drainage, access, structures, compounds).
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Carry out risk assessments for ground conditions, flooding, services, and environmental factors.
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Manage and coordinate external civil designers and subcontractors.
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Ensure civil designs align with specifications, client requirements, and value engineering principles.
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Provide civil engineering oversight during construction, including site audits and design compliance checks.
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Support commercial teams with contract data, sub-contractor packages, and cost/time variations.
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Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of civil engineering processes.
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Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.
Requirements
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Degree/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
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Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience, ideally including 2+ years in Power & Renewables.
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Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
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Willingness to travel to sites across the UK & Ireland.
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Flexible working available (minimum 2 days office-based preferred).
Benefits
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Highly competitive salary and benefits package (negotiable based on experience).
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Long-term career growth opportunities with exposure to diverse civil engineering disciplines.
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Significant project pipeline in the thriving Power & Renewables sector.
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Professional development support in a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
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Opportunity to deliver projects for leading clients in the energy and technology sectors.