81268 - Senior Civil Design Engineer - UK Power Networks
📍 Crawley / Maidstone | 💼 Permanent | 💰 £80,574 + Business Car + 3% Bonus
Apply by: 31/12/2025
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