Principal Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Locations, UK) in Glasgow

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To provide strategic and technical leadership for Burns & McDonnell's UK civil/structural engineering deliverables within the Transmission & Distribution Global Practice. This role will act as the key technical authority, driving project success, client satisfaction, and business growth.

• Direct the strategic civil design of major projects from the conceptual phase through design completion, defining the project needs and technical requirements set forth by project managers.
• Serve as the ultimate technical authority in the preparation and approval of civil equipment packages, construction specifications, data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and final purchase recommendations.
• Oversee the critical review of all civil vendor drawings; governing the data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Drive the strategic development of project schedules, scope, and budget, including staffing and construction planning.
• Assume ultimate responsibility for the effective management of change orders.
• Act as the subject matter expert, applying profound knowledge of civil concepts, practices, codes, and procedures to set the standard within the civil engineering services industry.
• Author definitive studies, reports, and specifications.
• Pioneer non-standard design solutions for the most complex projects, leveraging extensive knowledge and experience to overcome unique engineering challenges.
• Establish and enforce the quality assurance framework for all production drawings across a variety of projects, verifying design compliance with project, client, and industry standards, including constructability.
• Direct the quality assurance process for all construction administration, including final coordination with field personnel to resolve high-level design-related installation issues, calculations, field inspections, and material testing.
• Serve as the ultimate point of escalation and final authority for all field inspections, installation, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Author and present authoritative technical reports for clients and for publication in leading industry journals.
• Cultivate and leverage strategic, high‑level relationships with existing clients, customers, and contractors to drive new business opportunities.
• Guarantee that customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Originate and spearhead key business development pursuits and sales efforts, leading and managing these initiatives to successful conclusions.
• Direct the creation and financial strategy of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve and surpass stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Command full ownership of project budgets and cost estimates, reporting on financial performance to senior leadership.
• Hold accountability for the integrity and adherence to the QA/QC process.
• Champion and facilitate seamless cross‑disciplinary communication and integration at a strategic level.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• Require 10 years civil / structural design experience.
• Required Expertise in client (National Grid TP, SSEN & SPEN) procedures, CDM 2015, and Temporary Works.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/BIM software, and structural analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.
• C.Eng MICE or MIStructE, with the ability and experience to act as IDCC on National Grid Projects.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.