Overview

The Senior Civil Engineer is overall responsible for managing the substation civil engineering, construction- and contracting activities, starting with tendering activities together with Sales and ending with the hand-over to the service department and/or client, with regard to scope, cost, time and quality to obtain the greatest return for Linxon.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design, ability to check and comment on civil documentation in accordance with contractual requirements of tenders/projects
• Knowledge of the UK Building Market, Standards and Regulations
• Liaise with civil designers or resolve site technical queries, remedial works and snags
• Support CDM coordinator / Temporary works coordinator in the enactment of duties
• Contribute technical advice during the feasibility, design, construction and commissioning phases for projects to direct labor force (Direct Services) and framework contractors; liaise with civil designers or resolve site technical queries, remedial works and snags

Project Management

• Monitor, control, and report on progress (costs and budget throughout the project)
• Select key personnel and subcontractors for the project
• Investigate and develop cost‑effective design and construction solutions
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the client’s Design Guidance, Standards and Specifications

Experience Required

• Extensive experience in developing project requirements, cost estimates, project plans and budgets within the construction industry (preferably on large multi‑million dollar projects)
• Civil and structural design, ability to check and comment on civil documentation in accordance with contractual requirements of tenders/projects
• Assist in negotiations and awarding of contracts
• Monitor, control, and report on progress (costs and budget throughout the project)
• Resolve disputes, negotiate change orders, communicate decisions to client, subcontractors and management personnel
• Select key personnel and subcontractors for the project
• Knowledge of UK Building Market, Standards and Regulations
• Knowledge of National Grid, SSE, EDF and similar major utilities
• Experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) per National Grid NG/ET/SR188 procedure is advantageous
• A Chartered Engineer (through IET) status or working towards it is desirable

Education And Training Required

• Bachelor or master’s degree in civil engineering or related construction field; member of a recognized professional institution

Personal Qualities Required

• Resilient and flexible achiever; driven by value added and business sustainability
• Calm under pressure in a changing environment
• Assertive, decisive, confident; excellent listener
• Proactive and self-disciplined; leading by example with strong values
• Team player; passionate to succeed; willingness to learn

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. Linxon combines AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and ABB’s technology to deliver turnkey substation projects in power transmission, renewable energy and transportation.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction

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