Senior civil engineer

Job Description

My client is a specialist engineering consultancy that focuses on high voltage and power infrastructure projects. Due to sustained project demand, they are looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer into a Civil Design Manager role, with responsibility for leading a small civil design team and supporting its ongoing development.


This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Design Engineer who enjoys remaining technically hands-on while also stepping into a formal leadership and people management role.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the civil and structural design function, working closely with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, and clients across a range of high voltage (HV) projects.


Key responsibilities include:


* Leading civil / structural design delivery on HV projects (substations, foundations, cable routes, drainage, access roads, structures, reinforced concrete, steel structures)
* Managing, mentoring, and developing a small team of design engineers and engineering technicians
* Checking and approving civil / structural designs, calculations, and drawings
* Providing technical guidance and leadership across multiple projects
* Supporting tendering, project planning, and client engagement
* Helping shape civil design standards and processes within the business