Senior / principal civil design engineer

Senior / Principal Civil Design Engineer – Energy Infrastructure

Location: Epsom, Surrey, UK

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (DOE)

Employment type: Full‑time, Permanent

Overview

A major infrastructure engineering business is looking to appoint a Senior or Principal Civil Design Engineer to join its growing energy infrastructure team in Epsom. This is an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of nationally significant energy projects, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations and wider grid infrastructure developments that support the UK's transition to a more resilient and sustainable energy network.

The Role

You will be involved in the design and delivery of civil engineering solutions for major energy infrastructure projects across the UK, taking schemes from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support. Projects typically involve large‑scale BESS, substations and associated energy infrastructure, where you will design drainage systems, earthworks, site levels, access roads and wider civil engineering infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with electrical engineers and project teams to develop practical, buildable and cost‑effective engineering solutions, using Civil 3D and 3‑D modelling techniques and coordinating with stakeholders, contractors and clients throughout the project lifecycle. At the Principal level there will be opportunities to provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers and support delivery across multiple schemes.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in civil infrastructure, development infrastructure or utility infrastructure design.
• Strong background in drainage, earthworks, highways or access road design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D and 3‑D modelling workflows.
• Experience delivering projects through detailed design stages.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Chartered status welcomed but not essential.
• Ambition to achieve Chartership highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £80,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Strong pipeline of secured energy infrastructure projects.
• Chartership support and professional development.
• Exposure to major BESS, substation and grid infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Chartered Engineers.
• Long‑term progression within a growing and well‑established infrastructure business.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

How to Apply

If you are seeking a civil infrastructure design role and want a strong option at a consultancy that can support your growth, please apply directly or contact Michael from Aldwych Consulting on 07787 736 270.

Equal Opportunities

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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