82105 - Senior Civil Design Engineer - UK Power Networks
Crawley / Maidstone | 💼 Permanent | 💰 £80,574 + Business Car + 3% Bonus
Apply by : 18 / 02 / 2026
Ready to take your civil engineering career to the next level? Join one of the UK's leading energy network providers and play a pivotal role in shaping safe, sustainable, future‑ready infrastructure.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Civil Design Engineer, you'll bring your technical expertise to a diverse range of projects—both contestable and non‑contestable—supporting substations, overhead lines, cable routes, and wider utility infrastructure.
You will :
* Lead the production of civil and structural designs that meet UK standards and CDM 2015 requirements
* Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Designers and CDM teams
* Oversee technical, contractual and procurement documentation
* Mentor Trainee and Graduate Engineers
* Engage with construction and CAD teams to bring designs to life
* Visit operational and construction sites to support delivery🎯
What You Bring
* Degree in Civil Engineering
* Experience across substations, overhead lines or cable civil works
* Strong grounding in structural engineering and utility‑sector construction
* CDM 2015 knowledge and IOSH training
* Ability to work independently, set targets and contribute innovative solutions
* Familiarity with AutoCAD (Bentley software a bonus)
* Experience with planning permissions, surveys and site setting‑out
* Broad knowledge of power engineering plant / equipment
* Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it)
Why Join Us?
Alongside a highly competitive salary and car benefit, you'll enjoy :
* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Excellent pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
* Reservist leave
Lifestyle benefits : Cycle to Work, tech & home schemes, green car leasing
Discounts via "Switched On"
Occupational health support & Employee Assistance Programme
Work‑Life Solutions for flexible working arrangements
UK Power Networks is committed to equality, safety, environmental responsibility, and supporting your professional development—even if you're still building some competencies
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