Principal Civil Engineer

About us

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters. We have provided this vital safety service to mariners since 1786.

The Role – Overview

Based at the NLB’s Headquarters in central Edinburgh (with the option of hybrid working), as Principal Civil Engineer you will be accountable for technical oversight of all NLB Lights, Buildings, Masts and Berth; structure and fabric. This includes definition of planned and unplanned maintenance and renewal programmes, Civil competency and training specifications, monitoring and implementation of relevant new technologies and be the technical approver of design and quality of civil work. 

Salary and Benefits

• £63,543 per annum rising to £69,209 per annum after 1 year in post
• A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28%
• Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
• 11.5 days for Public Holidays
• Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• Chartered Civil Engineer with associated knowledge of current building standards, conservation and associated legislation
• Significant Civil engineering management experience and achievement
• Experience of historic building conservation, marine structures and intertidal zone works.

·      Working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, quality and processes.

·      Ability to negotiate and communicate at a Senior Management Team level

There is also the opportunity to add real value to a professional organisation dedicated to the safety of those at sea, and to the protection of our maritime environment.

For further details and an application pack please download an application from our website

CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th October 2024

The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer