Lead Civil Substation Designer - Electricity Transmission Remote/Hybrid with site and office visits as required Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits I'm currently recruiting for a Lead Civil Substation Designer to join a growing team delivering complex substation and transmission infrastructure across the UK. This is a key role within the electricity transmission sector, supporting major 132kV-400kV National Grid projects. If you've worked as a CDAE or in a similar role on civil substation design, I'd like to hear from you. The Role: You'll take a lead role in shaping design solutions across the full project lifecycle-from feasibility and tender through to construction support and commissioning. Your remit will include substation buildings, foundations, drainage, earthworks, and structural steel design. You'll advise on constructability, manage design interfaces, and collaborate with internal designers and external stakeholders to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with national and client-specific standards. You'll also contribute to bid development, drive process improvement, and act as a mentor to junior engineers. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of civil elements across substation projects (including GIS buildings, concrete foundations, drainage, and steelwork) Act as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent on National Grid ...