Overview
Join our team as a Civil Design Engineer, where you'll lead the design of civil infrastructure for electrical projects (11kV–132kV). From tender support to detailed design and construction handover, you'll ensure high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. This role also involves mentoring, collaboration with contractors, and contributing to business development.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide civil design input and produce preliminary drawings for foundations, bunds, and bases.
* Interpret ground investigation reports and remediation needs.
* Deliver civil designs for equipment foundations, drainage, earthworks, fencing, and site layouts.
* Prepare specifications, structural calculations, and temporary works drawings.
* Upload contestable designs to DNO portals and manage feedback.
* Liaise with contractors, consultants, and structural engineers.
* Review and check designs by others.
* Support construction teams with design interpretation.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.
Requirements
* Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related field.
* 5+ years of civil design experience, ideally in electrical infrastructure.
* Proficient in AutoCAD; 3D modelling experience is a plus.
* Experience using Tekla TEDDS software.
* Use of Civils 3D to produce cut & fill/ earthworks drawings (desirable).
* Strong communication skills and client-facing confidence.
* Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
* Full UK driving licence.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industries: Facilities Services
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