Chartered civil engineer - united kingdom, glasgow

our office-based department provides civil and structural expertise across substation, overhead line, and cable projects. we are looking for a chartered civil engineer with five to eight years of experience to join our digital award-winning high voltage (hv) civil and structural team based in brighton. the role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

the selected candidate will carry out work on energy generation, transmission and distribution sectors on wind farm connections, converter stations, high voltage substation, overhead line and cable projects, fulfilling tasks including:

project management.

proposal writing.

scheme costings.

front end engineering design (feed).

preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages.

detailed civil/structural design.

cable routing design.

design coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

preparation of specifications.

condition and structural assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.

candidate specification

at the outset we would expect some experience in all named areas but, should your application be successful, you will have the opportunity to learn from other team members and to further develop your skills. any prospective candidate must display a willingness to engage with new challenges as well as an ability to work confidently on tasks for which they have prior experience. candidates should be able to demonstrate good written communication skills including report writing. the role will also require excellent communication and people skills. you will be in a client facing role and will be expected to liaise with clients and contractors both on-site and over the phone.

candidates applying for this role must have a degree in civil or structural engineering. they should also be a chartered engineer with ice or istructe. they should also be prepared to undertake leadership role and assist in further development of the team.

it is preferable for the prospective candidate to have previous experience as an project engineer working with energy generation or transmission and distribution (t&d) projects. they will have detailed knowledge of cdm (2015) regulations and preferably, although not essential, knowledge of transmission network operator's construction practices.

although the team is brighton based, we regularly bid for projects all around the uk and overseas. a prospective candidate should be prepared to undertake short-term site visits to meet with clients and contractors.

we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate and take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.

job profile

one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, mott macdonald is a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. with over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, we're helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions. together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking.

benefits

we can offer:

competitive annual leave

an annual professional institution subscription

life insurance

annual company performance bonus scheme - subject to company performance

flexible benefits scheme to suit you

other information

equality, diversity and inclusion

we put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. we encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

if you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

agile working

at mott macdonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. we embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

more about mott macdonald

we're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

a fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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