Freedom Professional Services is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK.
Role based in Scotland, offering a hybrid work model with office and site components.
Responsibilities
* Lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion.
* Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads on projects ranging in contract value of £100K to £20M.
* Collaborate with clients and internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) to ensure effective delivery of projects.
* Update and identify issues that could risk programme, quality or cost.
* Attend progress meetings at client‑contractor offices or construction sites as required.
* Attend design team meetings to ensure timely flow and release of quality information matching the scope of work.
* Manage design risks and deliver buildable solutions.
* Provide engineering solutions to site‑based problems via TQ/RFI process.
* Mentor junior team members, provide technical guidance and promote professional development.
Qualifications / Experience
* Proven experience in a design environment for construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete.
* Client‑facing experience with ability to manage client relationships effectively.
* Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
Essential Skills
* Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non‑technical staff and clients.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
* Working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE.
Desired Qualifications
* Experience within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in 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.
* 24/7 employee assistance programme (including counselling and legal advice).
* Flexible benefits: dental insurance, gym membership, give as you earn, travel insurance, tax‑free bikes, personal development programme.
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