Senior Civil Engineer – Power & Renewables - Glasgow AA Euro are working with a leading M&E Contractor to recruit a Senior Civil Engineer to join their existing Civil Engineering team. This Senior Civil Engineer will be required to support, manage and coordinate on a range of Civil Engineering works from tender through project delivery and post-construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer to gain exposure to the Power & Renewables industry, across the whole project life cycle and range of Civil Engineering disciplines. The successful candidate will join an experienced existing Civil Engineering team under the line management and guidance of more senior colleagues to support and enhance the existing capability. They will also be expected to provide line management and guidance to more junior colleagues. The Civil Engineering team work alongside the Pre-Construction / Estimating function and the Operations / Project delivery function to ensure that Civil Engineering requirements are captured and managed through all project phases. This involves interfaces with internal stakeholders such as Electrical Engineering, Estimators, Project Managers, Construction Managers; and external stakeholders such as Client representatives (Project Managers, Engineers etc.), external design consultants and civil and structural subcontractors. What You'll Need to Succeed Degree-level qualification (HND or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar degree Minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in the Power & Renewables Sector (Preferable) Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills We offer flexible-working but a minimum commitment of 2 days in the office per week is preferred Willingness and ability to undertake site visits across the UK & Ireland What You'll Get in Return Highly competitive salary and benefits package negotiable on experience Exposure to a large range of Civil Engineering disciplines across the whole-project lifecycle, providing experience and career development beyond that generally available elsewhere Highly supportive career development atmosphere Join a highly regarded business in the thriving Power & Renewables Sector with a significant pipeline of work Opportunity to directly contribute and make your mark on our expanding Civil Engineering capability Work on projects for World-Renowned Household Name Clients in the Energy and Technology Sectors Roles & Responsibilities You will support and lead the Civil Engineering team on the following activities: Tender Stage: Review ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation with respect to Civil Engineering Prepare Preliminary Civil Engineering designs to support pricing including conceptual earthworks designs, conceptual drainage layouts, conceptual access road designs, conceptual structural designs, conceptual construction compound layouts etc. Undertake Civil Engineering risk assessments for items such as ground risk, flooding, existing services, environmental etc. to establish risk profile and risk-pot allowances that may be required Assess Civil Design requirements and prepare Civil Design Scope of Works and engagement with Civil Designers Liaison with Civil Engineering Contractors to discuss project requirements and ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements Work closely with the Civil Engineering Estimators to ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements within their pricing Work alongside the internal electrical engineering team to ensure the electrical design takes cognisance of civil engineering requirements Support the development of the programme and resource schedules with respect to Civil Works Attend tender-stage visits with to better understand the scope of works Undertake a degree of business-development to expand our pool of Clients, Consultants and Subcontractors Pre-Construction / Design Phase: Support the handover of the project between Estimating and Operations to ensure the effective transfer of knowledge Design Management of Civil Engineering Consultants Review external Civil Designs against the relevant Specifications, Works Information and Client Requirements and raise any comments with the project team Attend Civil Works design progress meetings and other meetings and workshops as required Liaise with Civil Works Designer and Contractor to ensure site readiness for construction phase Support and review Contract Conditions/Commercial data and liaise with commercial team Support Project Team with the co-ordination between the electrical and civil designers Ensure the Civil Engineering Design is optimised and recognises value for money Support the Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with the preparation of sub-contractor packages Ensure that the Clients management systems are complied with as set out in the contract documentation Manage and take ownership of interfaces with Client and Client processes Construction Phase: Provide ongoing Civil Engineering support and oversight during the construction works Support the Project Team in any changes to the civil works scope, including assessing risks, capturing changes in cost/time, reduction in quality, etc. Support Temporary Works Coordinator with civil works design reviews Undertake site visits and audits at key hold points to ensure the works are being built in accordance with the agreed design and to the relevant standards Support the Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with variations and associated design / redesign works Project Completion / Post-Construction Phase: Review As-built record drawings to ensure civil works has been recorded appropriately Review H&S File information provided by the Civil Designer/Contractor Capture lessons learnt and distribute around the project teams Other Duties: Review civil works Processes and Procedures and provide feedback on any additions / amendments required Ensure consistency across the P&R Business Unit for all civil works aspects Advise and support on the updating of Civil Engineering Strategy Manage, assess and develop teams and assigned individuals