Senior Civil Engineer – Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Locations)

Engineering
Glasgow
November 19, 2025
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Overview

Chart your own course and change the world – with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead civil/structural engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with BS, Eurocodes, and ENA standards
  • Project Execution: Manage design, analysis, and consultancy for T&D infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables.
  • Quality Assurance: Approve designs, conduct technical reviews, and maintain compliance with CDM Regulations.
  • Collaboration & Development: Support cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance UK civil/structural engineering capabilities.
  • Innovation & Efficiency: Develop new methodologies, refine engineering processes, and integrate BIM principles (Revit, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds).
  • Client Engagement & Business Growth: Drive customer success, support bids, and foster relationships to expand our presence in the sector.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to client transmission procedures and industry best practices.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
  • 7 years civil/structural design experience.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • 5 years civil/structural design experience in T&D.
  • Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with ICE or IstructE or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.
  • Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, APS). Experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE).
  • Substation safety training (NSI 30, BESC:AIM).

Job Details

  • Primary Location: GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham
  • Other Locations: GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

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