Principal Civil Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will lead civil and structural delivery for UK electricity transmission projects within Arcadis’ Resilience team. You’ll coordinate across Glasgow and global design centers, ensuring high-quality, on-time outputs while fostering client relationships and promoting Arcadis services. You will mentor junior engineers, guide multidisciplinary design, and advance substation development within a growing, mission-driven practice focused on sustainable infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities for electricity substation development
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive designs
• Define and implement project collaboration with global design teams
• Manage design deliverables: drawings, BIM models, reports, and specifications
• Review and approve team outputs; participate in project meetings
• Oversee engineering management aligned with Arcadis Integrated Management System
• Own Designer Hazard Logs and communicate residual risks to client
• Coordinate project planning, resource allocation, and team management
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff
• Support professional development and client relations

Key requirements

• Proven track record in civil engineering/substation design and delivery (earthworks, drainage, roads, structures, utilities)
• Proficiency in InfoDrainage, AutoCAD, Revit/Robot, TEDDS, Civil3D, BIM integration
• Strong knowledge of SuDS, DMRB, Building Regulations, Operator standards
• Experience in project management: planning, programming, commercial, client relations
• Leadership experience and ability to support professional development
• Good knowledge of H+S regulations
• Manual calculation competency (beneficial)
• ICE Chartered status preferred

• leadership
• people-management
• client relations
• InfoDrainage
• AutoCAD
• Revit/Robot

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