We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role in supporting and growing our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) capability in the UK. This is a high-impact position combining technical leadership, design management, training, and client-facing commercial support.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution civil and structural projects.
* Lead the delivery of designs for substations, overhead line (OHL) foundations, cable routes, and associated T&D infrastructure.
* Ensure full compliance with UK standards (Eurocodes, BS EN), National Grid / DNO specifications, CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
* Review, approve, and mentor designs produced by junior and intermediate engineers.
* Oversee design risk management, technical assurance, and value engineering.
* Lead the training strategy for civil and structural engineers within the T&D sector.
* Deliver structured technical training, design standards training, and T&D-specific best practice workshops.
* Mentor graduate and mid-level engineers.
* Attend client, bid, and marketing meetings as the senior technical representative.
* Support bid strategy, scope definition, technical proposals and cost and programme input.
* Build long-term relationships with DNOs, National Grid, ICPs, and EPC contractors.
* Provide technical input to project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
* Assist in developing and growing the T&D service offering.
* Support innovation, digital engineering, and design efficiency initiatives.
Essential Requirements
* Degree (BEng / MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
* Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE / MIStructE).
* 10+ years of experience in civil & structural engineering with strong T&D exposure.
* Proven experience in Transmission & Distribution infrastructure, including substations and power networks.
* Experience working with National Grid and DNOs (UK Power Networks, SSEN, SPEN, WPD, etc.).
* Experience in framework delivery environments.
* Demonstrable experience as Lead Engineer, Design Manager, or Technical Authority.
* Strong knowledge of UK design standards and Eurocodes; CDM Regulations.
* Confident client-facing communicator.
* Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
* Full UK driving licence.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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