We are looking for a Civil Design Engineer Manager to lead, grow, and develop our civil engineering capability for HV Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and renewable EPC projects. This is more than a design management role, it is an opportunity to build a best-in-class civil design function from the ground up, set the technical standards for the organisation, and mentor a team of engineers and designers. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver civil works across our portfolio, ensuring that our solutions are safe, cost-effective, and future-ready.
Key Duties
Leadership and Team Development
• Team Leadership & Development. Recruit, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary civil design team (engineers, CAD/BIM technicians). Establish training and development plans to upskill the team in BESS-specific civil design and EPC project delivery. Act as the technical coach for junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles, software, and industry best practice. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasises knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Define civil engineering design standards, workflows, and QA/QC processes for consistent delivery across projects.
Design & Delivery
• Lead the civil design function for HV BESS and renewable EPC projects, including:
• Site layout and master planning (battery containers, transformers, access roads).
• Foundations and plinths for battery enclosures, switchgear, and fencing.
• Drainage design and surface water management (SuDS compliance).
• Cable trenching and ducting layouts for HV/LV infrastructure.
• Access road and hardstanding design for construction and O&M activities.
• Earthworks and grading plans to optimise cut/fill balance.
• Review and approve civil design packages produced internally or by external consultants.
• Drive innovation in design solutions to improve constructability, reduce cost, and minimise environmental impact.
Process & Systems
• Implement and manage Procore (or equivalent) workflows for civil design review, version control, and approvals.
• Standardise design templates, checklists, and deliverable formats for consistent quality across projects.
• Champion digital tools such as BIM/Civil 3D to improve efficiency and collaboration.
• Stakeholder & Project Coordination
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering managers to deliver fully coordinated multidisciplinary designs.
• Support procurement teams in preparing tender documents and evaluating civil contractors.
• Provide technical support during construction, resolving design queries and approving field changes.
• Compliance, Quality & Safety
• Ensure all designs meet UK regulatory requirements, Eurocodes, BS standards, and CDM regulations.
• Lead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture in all aspects of design and delivery.
First 12 Months Objectives
• Build the Civil Design Team
• Recruit and onboard key civil engineers, CAD technicians, and support staff.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines within the team.
• Establish Standards & Processes
• Develop and implement civil design standards, workflows, and QA/QC checklists.
• Introduce consistent design review and approval processes using Procore.
• Create template deliverables for layouts, foundations, and drainage designs.
• Deliver Early-Stage Projects Civil design read for integration to electrical design
• Successfully deliver civil design packages for at least 30 MW of BESS projects within budget and programme.
• Lead constructability reviews and support procurement for early EPC contracts.
• Strengthen Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Formalise integration workflows with electrical and mechanical design teams.
• Implement BIM or Civil 3D-based coordination across disciplines.
• Develop Team Capability & Culture
• Launch training plans for junior engineers and designers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Strategic Planning & Innovation
• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation in civil works (earthworks, foundations, drainage).
• Propose innovative approaches to improve sustainability and reduce project risk.
Preferred Qualifications / Capabilities
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE or MIStructE) or on a fast-track to chartership.
• 5+ years of civil design experience, ideally in HV substations, BESS, or renewable infrastructure.
• Proven track record building, managing, or significantly growing a technical team.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.
• Proficiency with civil design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, STAAD, Tekla, etc.).
• Solid understanding of EPC project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and design assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Full driving licence and ability to drive to project site locations UK wide, if necessary.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish training and development plans to upskill the team in BESS-specific civil design and EPC project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasises knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Define civil engineering design standards, workflows, and QA/QC processes for consistent delivery across projects.
• Act as the technical coach for junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles, software, and industry best practice.
• Design & Delivery
• Lead the civil design function for HV BESS and renewable EPC projects, including:
• Site layout and master planning (battery containers, transformers, access roads).
• Foundations and plinths for battery enclosures, switchgear, and fencing.
• Drainage design and surface water management (SuDS compliance).
• Cable trenching and ducting layouts for HV/LV infrastructure.
• Access road and hardstanding design for construction and O&M activities.
• Earthworks and grading plans to optimise cut/fill balance.
• Review and approve civil design packages produced internally or by external consultants.
• Drive innovation in design solutions to improve constructability, reduce cost, and minimise environmental impact.
• Process & Systems
• Implement and manage Procore (or equivalent) workflows for civil design review, version control, and approvals.
• Standardise design templates, checklists, and deliverable formats for consistent quality across projects.
• Champion digital tools such as BIM/Civil 3D to improve efficiency and collaboration.
• Stakeholder & Project Coordination
• Work closely with electrical and mechanical engineering managers to deliver fully coordinated multidisciplinary designs.
• Support procurement teams in preparing tender documents and evaluating civil contractors.
• Provide technical support during construction, resolving design queries and approving field changes.
• Compliance, Quality & Safety
• Ensure all designs meet UK regulatory requirements, Eurocodes, BS standards, and CDM regulations.
• Lead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.
• Promote a strong safety culture in all aspects of design and delivery.
Key Requirements
Essential:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng, MICE or MIStructE) or on a fast-track to chartership.
• 8+ years of civil design experience, ideally in HV substations, BESS, or renewable infrastructure.
• Proven track record building, managing, or significantly growing a technical team.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.
• Proficiency with civil design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, STAAD, Tekla, etc.).
• Solid understanding of EPC project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and design assurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Desirable:
• Experience developing in-house design capability from scratch or transitioning from consultant-led design.
• Familiarity with Procore, BIM workflows, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Knowledge of UK DNO/TSO civil design specifications.
• What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to build and shape a civil design team in a fast-growing renewable energy business.
• A leadership role with influence across the full EPC project lifecycle.
• Support for professional development, chartership, and leadership training.
• A collaborative culture where innovation and initiative are encouraged