Civil Engineering Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Manager to take a senior leadership position within a growing Power & Renewables business.

This is a role for a civil engineering professional who wants to influence more than individual projects.

You'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects, shaping civil engineering strategy from tender and pre-construction through design, construction and final handover.

The Role

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading civil engineering activities across the Power & Renewables portfolio
• Developing civil engineering standards, processes and best practice
• Leading and developing civil engineering teams
• Providing technical oversight across multiple projects
• Leading civil input into tenders and bids
• Developing preliminary designs and engineering solutions
• Overseeing earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations and structures
• Managing design consultants and engineering partners
• Coordinating civil design with electrical and other disciplines
• Identifying ground, flooding, utilities and environmental risks
• Supporting project programmes and delivery strategies
• Providing technical leadership throughout construction
• Supporting site teams with complex engineering issues
• Driving value engineering and design optimisation
• Managing technical and commercial risks
• Acting as a senior technical interface with clients and contractors
• Overseeing as-built documentation and project close-out
• Driving lessons learned and continuous improvement

We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
• Significant civil engineering experience
• Senior engineering or engineering management experience
• Background in infrastructure, utilities, energy or Power & Renewables
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams
• Strong design management experience
• Experience across the full project lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations and infrastructure
• Excellent commercial and risk awareness
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent technical problem-solving and leadership capabilities

Experience across BESS, solar, wind, substations, grid connections, power transmission/distribution or utilities would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineering Manager looking to move into a genuinely strategic role, with the opportunity to influence engineering standards, project delivery, team development and business growth.

Interested? Apply now or contact us for further information.