Head of Civil Engineering – Grid Connections & Battery Storage
Location: London (Office-based with flexibility)
Salary: Up to £100,000 + Benefits
* Do you lead civil and structural design teams on power and energy projects?
* Do you have experience managing design for DNO / ICP grid connections, substations or cable routes?
* Are you ready to grow a civil engineering function with future scope in the UK, USA and Australia?
Turner Lovell is recruiting a Head of Civil Engineering for our client to lead their civil and structural design capability from their office in South London. Our client is a major utilities and energy contractor delivering DNO and ICP grid connections, battery storage, high-voltage substation and transmission cable projects. This role will provide leadership to a team of around 15 civil and structural engineers, setting standards, building capability and supporting projects typically ranging from £40m to £100m in value.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a team of ~20 civil and structural design engineers and technicians.
* Oversee delivery of civil and structural designs for DNO / ICP connections, battery storage sites, HV substations and transmission cable routes.
* Act as the civil design authority (CDAE), ensuring safe, compliant and buildable solutions.
* Set and maintain design standards, processes and governance across all civil design activities.
* Work closely with project, electrical and construction teams to support tenders and live projects.
* Ensure designs comply with CDM and relevant UK and international standards.
* Support the growth of civil design offering into new markets, including USA and Australia.
* Contribute to resource planning, budgeting and performance management for the civil design team.
Ideal Candidate
* Extensive experience in civil and structural design within the power, electricity or renewable energy sectors.
* Background as a Civil Design Manager, Head of Civil Design, or similar senior design leadership role.
* Proven track record delivering designs for grid connections, substations, cable routes or battery storage projects.
* Strong understanding of DNO / ICP requirements and transmission / distribution infrastructure.
* Experience acting as a CDAE or similar accountable design authority.
* In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and relevant industry standards.
* Ideally chartered (ICE or IStructE) or working towards chartership.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development and high performance.
This is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow the civil engineering function within a leading utilities and energy contractor, with a clear pathway to expand into international markets.
For more information or to apply, please contact Curtis Thompson or Anusha Gopalan via email at anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com or call
+44 20 7448 1100
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
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