Civil Engineer

Job Summary

At Black & Veatch we work on sustainable solutions to some of today’s biggest energy challenges. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference.
 
As a Civil Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic and technically focused Civil Engineering team, taking a lead role in the engineering design of civil infrastructure for energy projects.

You’ll be key in the design and delivery of multiple Civil Engineering schemes throughout the EMEA region, supporting project delivery across multiple sectors including renewables (solar PV, BESS, hydrogen), data centres and conventional power generation (gas, waste-to-energy). 
 
This role is based primarily in our Glasgow office 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the week.  For your first 3 months with us, you'll work from the office 5 days per week to help you get settled in.

Travel and on-site requirements

• This is a primarily office based role, however there will be occasions when you are required to travel to site and client offices.
• For site development activities you will be required to visit site and lead site visits for short periods (typically one day), assessing the site in regard to constructability and design optimisation / optioneering.
• Black & Veatch often act as owners engineer for construction projects, where the site works are undertaken by others.  For these projects regular (monthly) visits will be required.  
• In addition to this, where Black & Veatch are also engaged as principal EPC contractor or involved in longer term construction projects, they will be opportunity to act as lead civil engineer onsite with opportunities for medium and longer term site secondments (depending on the business need). These opportunities would be with plenty of advance notice and be eligible for additional compensation where appropriate. Such secondments and site visits are critical to the long term development of the candidate and Black & Veatch are keen to support the candidate with their long term development in the field of Civil Engineering.

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Key Responsibilities

• As a civil designer you will be expected to take a lead role in site develop activities specially in energy sector. As a civil engineer you’ll take a key role in technical discussions and make recommendations regarding site constructability and design. You’ll be responsible for the design of civil works including the following:
• Working alongside Senior Engineers to undertake feasibility studies, calculations, design (earthworks, roads, pavements, drainage) specifications and reports for various energy and power related projects.
  •    Application of recognised standards/codes of practice for civil design works.
  •    Development of engineering drawings including layouts, details & long-sections etc.
  •    Co-ordinating with the CAD team to deliverable engineering drawings, reviewing and amending AUTOCAD drawings accurately and efficiently according to the design brief. 
  • Knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles..
  •    Design in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations (e.g. CDM Regs).
  •    Regularly and accurately reporting the status of projects to management.
  •    Be a key interface and manage the relationship with clients and contractors.
  •    Add value, avoid/resolve issues, mitigate risks and manage project’s finances and contracts by applying robust project management practices and experience from previous projects.
  •    Acting as a Point of Contact within the UK team for interaction with other international B&V teams.
  •    Interface management with UK electrical and geotechnical leads to develop compatible engineering solutions for projects.
  •    Input to the delivery of renewable energy project developments in accordance with the pre-defined budgets, deadlines and quality requirements.

Management Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

•    MSc in related field
•    Professional recognition qualification such as Chartered Engineer / working towards chartership.  
•    Industry recognised organisation registration.  
•    Full UK Driving License
•    UK specific project experience (including greenfield, construction and commissioning visits), preferably in both design and construction settings
•    Experience of: Outline design, feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement and installation project stages associated with, but not limited to, the following: 
o    Substation spatial layout and associated civil infrastructure works,
o    External works design including road design, section agreements and earthworks, 
o    Utility and Drainage design/coordination.
•    Knowledge of Construction feasibility of civil infrastructure projects.
•    Proven history of establishing and maintaining key client relationships.
•    Familiar with Proposal/ tender preparation and review.

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