Lead Onshore Civil Engineer

Our client is looking for a Lead Onshore Civil Engineer to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Have detailed onshore civil design and construction understanding with keen awareness of the civils aspects of an onshore cross country cable contract, cable engineering and installation interfaces at a Landfall and the Onshore Substation.
• Provide civil engineering support to the Cable Work Package Manager: assist in the development and execution of the work package.
• Provide detailed technical input into the package: support technical decision making within the onshore cable package scope.
• Manage the decisions for the onshore cable scope: proactively manage the decision process within the work package.
• Develop and execute third party engineering work scopes: write, tender and execute third party engineering scopes related to cables package delivery.
• Review and approve onshore engineering documentation from suppliers: provide engineering verification and ensure that technical deliverables meet project and contract requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks on the package: raise relevant risks to the package manager and support review of project risks, providing mitigations and closing out risk actions.
• Identify and manage technical interfaces between the packages and suppliers: proactively manage interfaces related to the onshore cables scope.
• Follow management of change process: identify potential changes on the project and rigorously follow the management of change process.
• Identify and raise Value Opportunities to the package manager and support review of Value Opportunities, providing actions and delivering on their implementation.
• Ensure safe and cost-efficient design and integrity management throughout asset life in accordance with company and industry technical practices and standards.
• Maintain relationships with O&M, third party suppliers, contractors, and collaborate with safety, consent and procurement teams to ensure robust execution of works.
• Manage the onshore cable scopes preparation of the documentation required for the OFTO process.

About You

• 8+ years of technical experience in civil engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in onshore cross country cable projects development.
• Deep understanding of the civil design and construction for onshore export cables.
• Excellent knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Project management expertise.
• Excellent proficiency in English (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, working with distributed teams and time zones.
• Proven expertise in working in multi-disciplinary teams and major projects with minimal technical supervision.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take responsibility for respective area and scope and drive it to conclusion and execution.
• Willingness to learn other aspects such as Contract Law, Electrical Safety Rules, etc.
• Ability to challenge conventional thinking and possess an innovative mindset.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.