Civil Design Engineer
Location: Scotland – Hybrid (Office, Site)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom Professional Services is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer with strong technical expertise across a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to lead the design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to ensure all requirements are met and that projects are delivered to the highest standard.
Responsibilities
* Lead production and review of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads on projects ranging in contract value from £100K to £20M.
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure effective project delivery, providing updates and identifying risk to programme, quality or cost.
* Attend progress meetings at client/contractor offices or construction sites as required.
* Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information that aligns with the scope of work.
* Manage design risks to deliver buildable solutions.
* Provide engineering solutions to site‑based problems through the TQ/RFI process.
* Mentor junior team members, offering technical guidance and promoting professional development.
* Take responsibility for personal professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes and customer requirements.
Qualifications
* Proven experience working in a design environment for traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete.
* Experience in client‑facing roles with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
* Ability to lead the delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
* Strong communication skills for engaging in technical discussions with colleagues, non‑technical staff and clients.
* Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
* Degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in the electricity distribution sector, particularly substation design and electrical infrastructure.
* Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D for civil engineering design.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Car or Car allowance.
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Pension with leading provider and employer contribution.
* Sick Pay.
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Programme.
* Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give as You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
* Personal development programme.
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