Senior Civil Design Engineer - Wakefield
What's in it for you
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.
24 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Long service recognition
Active local social committees
Regular social events
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role
As a Senior Civil Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the design phase of multiple Major projects, supporting the Design manager, and providing technical support to stakeholders throughout the business. Our Major Projects typically consist of electrical and civil designs for ICP connections, private networks and renewable energy projects. This is a full time permanent role based from home and our office in Wakefield.
As a Senior Civil Engineer you will
Design checks on all for construction, Civil or electrical drawings issued by designers and contractors.
Minor design amendments and AutoCAD work as needed.
Delivery design phase of projects up 400kV with appropriate use of specialist contractors.
Escalate to manager any risks or nonconformances.
Manage day-to-day activities of design contractors working on assigned projects.
Be main point of contact for clients for all design related issues.
Manage validation of contractor invoices against programme and contract within limits of delegated authority.
Maintain positive cashflow and escalate any financial variation from contract or PO to design manager.
About you
This role is perfect for someone who has experience in a design role with knowledge of electricity, power distribution systems, or renewables industry. You will have a strong working knowledge of Auto CAD or similar and have managed the design phase of projects from tender through to construction. You will need to be an excellent communicator with high attention to detail!
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Major projects typically consists of electrical and civil designs for: ICP connections from 33kV to 132kV, private networks from 11kV to 132kV, renewable energy projects and balance of plant. Typical project value £1M-£15M.
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