Job Description
Principal Civil Engineer - Power - Project Leader
Manchester (Hybrid) | Other UK Locations Considered
£55,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
We are working with a well-established engineering consultancy seeking a Principal Civil Engineer - Power to join their growing Power team. Based in their Manchester office (or other UK offices), you will play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects. This team specializes in the Power sector, focusing on substations, transition stations, and converter stations for high-voltage infrastructure across the UK and Europe.
Your responsibilities will include leading civil and structural work on major schemes, overseeing site layouts, foundations, roads, drainage, and fencing. You will manage project delivery, programme, resources, and client relationships, with some design work depending on project size and setup.
Key responsibilities:
* Leading and coordinating civil & structural elements of energy and infrastructure schemes
* Managing delivery, programme, resourcing, and quality control
* Acting as a technical contact and trusted advisor to clients
* Overseeing or reviewing designs for buildings, foundations, layouts, and infrastructure
* Collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery
Candidate requirements:
* Strong civil/structural background with 10+ years of experience
* Experience in the Power sector preferred (Grid, SSE, interconnectors), but other infrastructure experience considered
* Proven ability to manage project delivery (cost, resourcing, programme)
* Chartered status or close to completion
* HND, HNC, or degree in Civil Engineering
* Located within reach of Manchester or willing to commute at least once a week
What’s in it for you:
* Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
* Car allowance + discretionary bonus
* Flexible hybrid working (minimum 1 day in-office)
* Private health, pension, life assurance, and other benefits
* Opportunities for progression within a fast-growing Power team
* Work on high-profile infrastructure projects with technical challenges
If you are a C&S Engineer with solid delivery experience, either in the Power sector or looking to move into it, I would be happy to share more details. Drop me a message or apply now — all conversations are confidential.
Andrew Wilson
Calibre Search
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