Senior 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 Senior 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 onshore and offshore renewable energy projects.
You’ll be key in the design and delivery of multiple Civil Engineering schemes throughout the region, supporting project delivery across multiple sectors including renewables (solar PV, BESS, onshore wind, offshore wind, hydrogen and marine energy), data centres and conventional power. 

This role can be based in our Glasgow or London office 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the week.  Some travel to client/project sites throughout the UK and internationally will be required.

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Key Responsibilities

In this client facing role, you’ll guide technical discussions and make recommendations. You’ll be responsible for:

•    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.
•    Design of onshore civil works including the following experience:
•    Knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles.
•    Application of recognised standards/codes of practice for the design of terrestrial and nearshore civil works.
•    Development of engineering drawings including layouts and long sections and details.
•    Design in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations (e.g. CDM Regs).
•    Working alongside senior Engineers to undertake feasibility studies, calculations, design, specifications and reports for various energy and power related projects.
•    Co-ordinating with the CAD team to deliverable engineering drawings, reviewing and amending AUTOCAD drawings accurately and efficiently according to the design brief. 
•    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.
 

Minimum Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
•    Full professional fluency in written and spoken English 

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.
 

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Preferred Qualifications

•    MSc in related field
•    Professional recognition qualification such as Chartered Engineer.  
•    Industry recognised organisation registration.  
•    Full UK Driving License
•    Site experience (including greenfield, construction and commissioning visits).
•    Experience of: Outline design, feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement and installation project stages associated with, but not limited to, the following:
o    Onshore cable routing design including trenchless crossings (such as Horizontal Directional drilling), 
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 onshore civil infrastructure including pre-construction layout (e.g. stockpile, laydown area and site compound areas, temporary working corridors) and RAMS.
•    Proven history of establishing and maintaining key client relationships.
•    Familiar with Proposal/ tender preparation and review.

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