Civil Design Engineer

Overview

Join our team as a Civil Design Engineer, where you'll lead the design of civil infrastructure for electrical projects (11kV–132kV). From tender support to detailed design and construction handover, you'll ensure high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. This role also involves mentoring, collaboration with contractors, and contributing to business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide civil design input and produce preliminary drawings for foundations, bunds, and bases.
• Interpret ground investigation reports and remediation needs.
• Deliver civil designs for equipment foundations, drainage, earthworks, fencing, and site layouts.
• Prepare specifications, structural calculations, and temporary works drawings.
• Upload contestable designs to DNO portals and manage feedback.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and structural engineers.
• Review and check designs by others.
• Support construction teams with design interpretation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of civil design experience, ideally in electrical infrastructure.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; 3D modelling experience is a plus.
• Experience using Tekla TEDDS software.
• Use of Civils 3D to produce cut & fill/ earthworks drawings (desirable).
• Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Facilities Services

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