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Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural EngineerRamboll • Chester, GB
Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural Engineer

Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural Engineer

Ramboll • Chester, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has around 2,000 bright minds working across multiple offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our people develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role in supporting and growing our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) capability in the UK. This is a high-impact position combining technical leadership, design management, training, and client-facing commercial support.

You will act as a technical authority and Design Manager on major T&D projects while also leading the training and development of our engineering team. You will regularly attend client and marketing meetings, helping shape proposals and represent the business at a senior technical level.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to influence strategy, develop people, and lead landmark UK power infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Leadership

  • Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution civil and structural projects.
  • Lead the delivery of designs for:SubstationsOverhead Line (OHL) foundationsCable routesAssociated T&D infrastructure
  • Ensure full compliance with:UK standards (Eurocodes, BS EN)National Grid / DNO specificationsCDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements
  • Review, approve, and mentor designs produced by junior and intermediate engineers.
  • Oversee design risk management, technical assurance, and value engineering.

Training & Capability Development

  • Lead the training strategy for civil and structural engineers within T&D sector.
  • Deliver structured:Technical trainingDesign standards trainingT&D-specific best practice workshops
  • Mentor graduate and mid-level engineers.

Client, Commercial & Marketing Support

  • Attend client, bid, and marketing meetings as the senior technical representative.
  • Support:Bid strategyScope definitionTechnical proposalsCost and programme input
  • Build long-term relationships with:DNOsNational GridICPsEPC contractors

Project & Business Support

  • Provide technical input to project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
  • Assist in developing and growing the T&D service offering.
  • Support innovation, digital engineering, and design efficiency initiatives.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree (BEng / MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE / MIStructE).
  • 10+ years’ experience in civil & structural engineering with strong T&D exposure.
  • Proven experience in Transmission & Distribution infrastructure, including substations and power networks.
  • Experience working with:National GridDNOs (UK Power Networks, SSEN, SPEN, WPD, etc.)
  • Experience in framework delivery environments.
  • Demonstrable experience as a:Lead Engineer, Design Manager, or Technical Authority.
  • Strong knowledge of:UK design standards and EurocodesCDM Regulations
  • Confident client-facing communicator.
  • Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
  • Full UK driving licence.
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