Overview

Title: Civil Design Engineering ManagerLocation: Greater Glasgow Area (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-Time | PermanentIndustry: Renewable Energy / Infrastructure / EPCRole 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 and 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 and Technical Delivery

Lead civil engineering design for grid-scale BESS and renewable EPC projects, including:Site layout and master planning.Foundations and plinths for enclosures and switchgear.Surface water drainage and SuDS-compliant systems.HV/LV cable trenching and ducting layouts.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 and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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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