Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer - Up to £75,000 DOE + Comprehensive Benefits Package

First Task Professional are delighted to be working on an opportunity for Contractor who have a very strong foothold in the Transmission & Distribution, Substations, Pharma & Data Centre industries across the UK and Europe.

They currently have a requirement for a Lead Civil Engineer to deliver projects across Scotland.

The role is paying a market leading salary and as such are looking for top tier Civil Engineers.

Role:

• Review tender responses from a technical perspective to assist the commercial department in selecting the preferred civil subcontractor.
• Manage and oversee the interface with the client and adhere to client processes related to civil works.
• Collaborate with the project PM and QS to prepare subcontract packages.
• Project manage the civil subcontractor in conjunction with the project PM.
• Coordinate with the electrical design and construction teams to ensure proper civil installation and successful handover to electrical construction and the end client.
• Work closely with the project PM to ensure all variations are documented and communicated to the project QS promptly.
• Communicate with the civil subcontractor regarding variations and any related design/re-design work.
• Ensure compliance with the client’s management systems as specified in the contract documentation.
• Manage civil sub-consultants and contractors.
• Deliver projects on time, safely, and to the required quality standards.
• Assess, develop, and manage teams and assigned individuals.

Requirements:

• Experience in civil engineering delivery for substations or electrical power installations according to relevant design codes and standards.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to work effectively with a dynamic professional team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the client.
• Proficiency in producing and presenting drawings using AutoCAD.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience in developing technical submittals and completing technical reviews and assessments.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental systems and procedures.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and decisive action.
• Process-driven with a focus on EHS and quality work management systems and processes.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers and graduates.

Get in touch with Gregor Devlin at First Task Professional for more info.