Overview
Title: Civil Design Engineering Manager
Location: Greater Glasgow Area (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Renewable Energy / Infrastructure / EPC
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineering Manager to lead, grow, and shape our internal civil engineering function. This role goes beyond traditional design management — offering the opportunity to establish technical standards, build a high-performing team, and define how civil works are delivered across a portfolio of BESS and renewable EPC projects.
You will play a central role in project delivery, team development, and innovation — ensuring that our designs are compliant, constructible, cost-effective, and future-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
* Build and manage an in-house civil design team (engineers, CAD/BIM technicians).
* Recruit, mentor, and train staff with a focus on renewable infrastructure and BESS-specific requirements.
* Act as a technical mentor, supporting junior engineers in design best practices and software tools.
* Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment with high technical standards.
* Define internal civil design workflows, QA/QC processes, and technical standards.
Design & Technical Delivery
* Lead civil engineering design for grid-scale BESS and renewable EPC projects, including:
o Site layout and master planning.
o Foundations and plinths for enclosures and switchgear.
o Surface water drainage and SuDS-compliant systems.
o HV/LV cable trenching and ducting layouts.
o Access roads, hardstandings, and earthworks balancing.
* Review and approve internal and third-party civil design deliverables.
* Drive innovation in design to improve constructability, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
Systems & Processes
* Implement and manage digital tools (e.g., Procore, Civil 3D, BIM) for version control and design workflows.
* Standardise templates, checklists, and formats for consistent design delivery.
* Promote digital collaboration and integrated design processes across teams.
Project Coordination
* Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering leads to ensure coordinated, multi-disciplinary designs.
* Support procurement with technical specifications and contractor assessments.
* Provide technical input during construction, resolving design queries and managing change.
Compliance & Safety
* Ensure designs adhere to UK regulations (Eurocodes, BS standards, CDM).
* Lead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.
* Promote health and safety principles throughout the design and delivery process.
First-Year Objectives
* Team Development: Build the civil design function from the ground up, including recruiting key roles and setting up reporting structures.
* Standards & QA: Define and roll out standardised design processes, approval workflows, and QA/QC protocols.
* Project Delivery: Deliver civil design packages for at least 30MW of early-stage BESS projects.
* Integration: Formalise coordination processes with electrical/mechanical teams, introducing BIM-based workflows where applicable.
* Training & Culture: Launch upskilling initiatives for junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
* Strategic Input: Identify cost savings, construction optimisations, and sustainability improvements across projects.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
* Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng).
* Chartered (CEng, MICE, MIStructE) or working towards chartership.
* 8+ years of relevant experience in civil design, ideally for HV substations, BESS, or renewable energy infrastructure.
* Proven experience managing and growing technical teams.
* Strong design leadership, team development, and mentoring skills.
* Proficient with civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, STAAD, Tekla).
* Knowledge of EPC delivery models and multi-disciplinary coordination.
* Familiarity with UK building regulations, CDM, Eurocodes, and BS standards.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
Desirable:
* Experience setting up internal design functions or transitioning from external consultant-led models.
* Familiarity with design collaboration platforms (e.g., Procore, BIM360, Civil 3D workflows).
* Understanding of UK DNO/TSO civil design specifications.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Strategic leadership role with influence across the full EPC lifecycle.
* Opportunity to shape and grow a civil design function from the ground up.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment that values innovation, initiative, and collaboration.
* Support for continued professional development, chartership, and leadership training.
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