Lead Civils Design Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

1/6/2025

The Vacancy

We have a current requirement for a lead civil design engineer to join our design function based in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The role of the Lead (Civil) Designer is to manage the production of discipline specific engineering design deliverables, for a range of multi-disciplinary engineering projects. This includes the design and assessment of various Civil structures, typically encountered on Water and Wastewater sites. This might include the design or assessment of concrete plinths, base-slabs, retaining walls, tanks, channels and flumes etc. designed to resist specified static and dynamic forces generated by the equipment or medium placed upon, in, or adjacent to them. You will also be required to consider the construction aspects of the aforementioned structures, including ground conditions, buildability and demolition.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide management support on projects across the business, in the design and optioneering phases, to develop initial client concept designs or requirements into workable solutions
• Liaise with internal and external clients to identify their exact requirements
• Attend site-based surveys to understand the needs of a given project, including meeting client representatives as well as gathering information and data to inform the optimum design solution
• Prepare Civil / Structural design calculations as applicable.
• Carry out Civil / Structural surveys to identify and advise on any potential issues.
• Work with minimal supervision, you will be able to manage your own projects from design through to completion.
• Supervise the production of design drawings by the CAD / BIM team in line with the project programme
• Have strong communication skills and be personable to complement the friendly working environment.
• Deliver technical quality and excellence of project deliverables
• Adhere to CDM Regulations 2015, including carrying out Design Risk Assessments
• Attend and support our site teams during the Construction Phase, with TQ’s, advice and problem solving
  
  
  

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous design experience ideally within a civil engineering or construction environment, the ideal candidate will have a good understanding of structural theory, with proven problem solving ability as well as good all-round technical design expertise using British and/or Eurocodes. An Accredited degree in Civil Engineering or similar would be beneficial for this role.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build. 

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?