Senior Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Senior Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell invites applications for a Senior Civil Engineer in its Transmission & Distribution global practice in the UK.

Chart your own course and change the world with Burns & McDonnell, a global leader in engineering, construction, and consulting solutions.

• Lead civil design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements set by project managers.
• Prepare civil equipment package specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review civil vendor drawings and interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning and construction planning.
• Manage change orders effectively.
• Apply expert knowledge of civil concepts, practices, codes and procedures.
• Compile studies and reports; write specifications.
• Develop non‑standard design solutions for complex projects.
• Perform quality review of production drawings and project data to verify compliance with standards, including constructability.
• Review construction administration, coordinate with field personnel to resolve design‑related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and material testing.
• Lead field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports to clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and lead key pursuits.
• Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve financial performance targets.
• Present and manage project budgets and cost estimates; report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the civil engineering practice; mentor less experienced engineers.
• Adhere to QA/QC processes.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 7 years of civil/structural design experience.
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with 7 years of civil/structural design experience.
• Expertise in client procedures (National Grid TP, SSEN & SPEN), CDM 2015, and Temporary Works.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/BIM software, and structural analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.

• Job Title:
  
  Senior Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution
• Location:
  
  Glasgow, UK (Primary);
  Birmingham, UK (Other)
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Travel:
  Yes, 10 % of the time
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job

The position will remain open until filled.