Head of Civil Engineering

Head of Civil Engineering in Scotland | TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED My career My jobs Q Quentin Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Project Design and Engineering Manager - PortsandMaritime Jacobs Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Engineering Manager Persimmon Homes Craigend, Glasgow (G33), G33 5EP competitive salary 1 week ago Engineering Manager - Power and Energy Solutions Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Engineering / Design Manager Atkins Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Oilfield Applications) Hudson Shribman Aberdeenshire Up to £85,000 per annum 1 week ago ECC Project Manager Turner & townsend Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Cost Engineer - Project Controls - Energy Projects Turner & townsend Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Senior Contracts Manager Pre and Post Contract – Energy and Natural Resource Turner & townsend Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago Mechanical Technical Director Data Centres AECOM Glasgow, Lanarkshire Competitive 1 week ago MEP Manager BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive plus Company Car, Pension, Private Healthcare & Life Assur 1 month ago Head of Civil Engineering TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling Permanent Published: 1 month ago £80000 - £95000 per annum Apply Save Head of Civil Engineering TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED Apply Poor Fit Your CV is missing most of what's needed for this role. Based on resume.pdf Poor fit Strong fit See why Head of Civil Engineering Location: Glasgow (Hybrid working, with occasional site visits) Salary: Up to £95,000 (base) + benefits Position: Permanent Turner Lovell is partnering with a leading engineering contractor within the Power & Energy sector to recruit a Head of Civil Engineering to lead and develop their growing Civil Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the civil function across major transmission and infrastructure projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams from tender through to project delivery. You will oversee internal designs, external design consultants, support bid strategy, manage technical risk, and ensure engineering solutions are commercially viable and aligned with project objectives throughout delivery. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop the Civil Engineering function across multiple Power & Infrastructure projects. Provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, from tender stage through to construction and project completion. Manage external Civil Engineering design consultants, ensuring designs meet client requirements, programme objectives and commercial expectations. Support estimating teams by developing engineering solutions, identifying technical risks and improving bid competitiveness. Develop conceptual Civil Engineering solutions including earthworks, drainage, access roads, foundations and construction methodologies. Coordinate Civil Engineering activities with Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Commercial and Construction teams. Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants, acting as the key Civil Engineering representative throughout project delivery. Drive improvements to Civil Engineering processes, standards and best practice across the business. Mentor, develop and support Civil Engineers within the team, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment. Provide technical oversight during construction, supporting project teams with design changes, risk management and engineering decisions. Required Qualifications & Experience: Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering. Significant experience within Civil Engineering, ideally within Power, Utilities, Renewables, Rail, Water, Nuclear or similar infrastructure sectors. Previous experience leading Civil Engineering teams, technical delivery or design management functions. Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including tendering, design management, construction support and project delivery. Experience managing external design consultants and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams. Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical quality, programme and project costs. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage with clients, contractors and senior internal stakeholders. Willingness to undertake occasional site visits across UK&I. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a significant pipeline of transmission and infrastructure projects, offering the opportunity to influence engineering strategy, develop people, and play a key role in the continued growth of an expanding Civil Engineering function. If you're looking to step into a role where you can combine technical leadership, stakeholder management and strategic influence while shaping the future of Civil Engineering within a growing business, apply now to learn more. Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at 020 4602 7660 or for a confidential discussion. 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