Overview

We have a current requirement for a lead civil design engineer to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The role of the Lead (Civil) Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. This includes the design and assessment of various civil structures typically encountered on water and wastewater sites, such as concrete plinths, base-slabs, retaining walls, tanks, channels and flumes designed to resist specified static and dynamic forces. You will also consider construction aspects including ground conditions, buildability and demolition.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support on projects across the business, in the design and optioneering phases, to develop initial client concept designs or requirements into workable solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements.
• Attend site-based surveys to understand project needs, meet client representatives, and gather information to inform the optimum design solution.
• Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable.
• Carry out Civil / Structural surveys to identify and advise on potential issues.
• Work with minimal supervision and manage your own projects from design through to completion.
• Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team in line with the project programme.
• Maintain strong communication skills and contribute to a friendly working environment.
• Deliver technical quality and excellence of project deliverables.
• Adhere to CDM Regulations 2015, including carrying out Design Risk Assessments.
• Attend and support site teams during the construction phase with technical queries and problem solving.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of previous design experience, ideally within a civil engineering or construction environment.
• Good understanding of structural theory with proven problem solving ability and solid all-round technical design expertise using British and/or Eurocodes.
• An accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar would be beneficial for this role.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice – (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• 9-day fortnight working pattern.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build. We are part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business founded in 1989.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together to grow through diversification. Our philosophy emphasises employ, develop and reward talented individuals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives. We offer workplace adjustments and flexible working where possible.