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Infrastructure & Built Environment Recruitment Specialist | UK & Middle East | Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy

Lead Civil Substation Designer – Electricity Transmission

Remote / Hybrid with site and office visits as required

Salary : £70,000 - £85,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

I’m currently recruiting for a Lead Civil Substation Designer to join a growing team delivering complex substation and transmission infrastructure across the UK. This is a key role within the electricity transmission sector, supporting major 132kV–400kV National Grid projects. If you’ve worked as a CDAE or in a similar role on civil substation design, I’d like to hear from you.

The Role :

You’ll take a lead role in shaping design solutions across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and tender through to construction support and commissioning. Your remit will include substation buildings, foundations, drainage, earthworks, and structural steel design. You'll advise on constructability, manage design interfaces, and collaborate with internal designers and external stakeholders to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with national and client-specific standards. You’ll also contribute to bid development, drive process improvement, and act as a mentor to junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design of civil elements across substation projects (including GIS buildings, concrete foundations, drainage, and steelwork)
• Act as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent on National Grid projects
• Produce high-quality design documentation and ensure alignment with BS / Eurocodes and ENA standards
• Use tools such as STAAD Pro, Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Undertake 3D earthworks modelling, cut-and-fill assessments, and site layout planning
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically robust and constructible solutions

What You’ll Bring :

What’s on Offer :

Why Apply?

This is a company that’s investing heavily in its people and its projects, offering long-term stability, development, and progression. You'll join a team that’s collaborative, forward-thinking, and genuinely committed to delivering essential infrastructure services that power homes, businesses, and communities.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Design

Industries

Civil Engineering and Construction

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