Senior Civil Engineering Manager (Power

Company: Hays
Apply for the Senior Civil Engineering Manager (Power
Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

Senior civil engineering leader for Scotland-based power and renewables projects. You will shape the civil engineering strategy and oversee the function across the Power & Renewables portfolio, working with clients, designers and project teams. This role focuses on governance, design quality, and bid/tender support rather than on-site management. You will mentor engineers, drive standards, and ensure buildable, commercially viable designs across multiple projects. This is a strategic, leadership-focused opportunity to influence major infrastructure and energy delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the civil engineering strategy for the business
  • Manage and mentor civil engineering teams
  • Oversee civil design consultants
  • Review civil designs for buildability and commercial viability
  • Support bid submissions and tendering activities
  • Advise project teams on technical and construction issues
  • Interface with clients and senior stakeholders
  • Ensure consistency, quality and best practice across projects

Key requirements

  • Strong civil engineering background in power, utilities, renewables, substations, transmission, distribution, energy or major infrastructure
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • communication
  • earthworks
  • drainage
  • roads and access infrastructure

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026