Associate/ Principal Engineer (CDAE) – Manchester

Tony Gee and Partners LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company pension contributions

Group income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Social fund

Travel insurance

Job summary

A renowned engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate or Principal Engineer to enhance their Transmission & Distribution capability. The role involves providing Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) support, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality civil design solutions for major projects. Candidates should be Chartered Engineers with relevant experience in the Electricity sector. The company promotes a hybrid work model and prioritizes employee development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience acting as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) on projects.
• Strong design proficiency using Autodesk tools.
• Relevant experience in the Electricity Transmission & Distribution sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide CDAE support across Transmission & Distribution projects.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards from concept to delivery.

Skills

Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) experience

Civil/Structural design proficiency

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Mentorship skills

Experience in Electricity Transmission & Distribution sector

Education

Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (CEng MICE, or MIStructE)

Civil/Structural or construction related degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Tony Gee and Partners are seeking an experienced Associate or Principal Engineer who is authorised to act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) to strengthen our growing Transmission & Distribution capability.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering innovative civil design solutions for National Grid and SSEN projects, supporting schemes from early feasibility assessments through to commissioning.

Working as part of our multi‑disciplinary design teams across the UK and occasionally internationally, you’ll help shape how we collaborate with clients and contractors, driving best practice across the industry and contributing to the continued growth of our power sector offering.

Responsibilities

• Providing CDAE support and guidance across a portfolio of Transmission & Distribution civil design projects
• Working in close collaboration with engineers from multiple disciplines to deliver coordinated, high‑quality design solutions
• Ensuring designs meet National Grid, SSEN, and industry standards from concept through to delivery
• Positively influencing project outcomes and helping evolve our internal processes and approach to client engagement
• Proven experience acting as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) on National Grid projects
• Strong civil/ structural design proficiency using Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
• Relevant experience within the Electricity Transmission & Distribution sector
• Ability to lead civil engineering workstreams across foundations, earthworks, drainage, buildings, and steelwork
• Competence in producing high‑quality calculations, reports, and drawings aligned with client technical standards
• A collaborative approach with the ability to mentor colleagues and support the wider team
• A willingness to challenge assumptions, adapt to evolving project requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Experience supporting bid development, tender submissions, and deploying innovative solutions on projects

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer (CEng MICE, or MIStructE).
• Civil/ Structural or construction related degree required

Why Work for Tony Gee?

We are an engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex and innovative design solutions to the global construction industry. Our people make our business a success and so we invest in your development and wellbeing providing an environment that supports you at whatever career level you are at.

We believe that there is more to a job than work. We encourage a healthy work/life balance through a wide range of social activity groups. They’re great fun and a chance to expand your professional and social networks. We also offer the opportunity of a hybrid work model where you can split your working week between the office and your home.

Generous company pension contributions

Group income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Social fund

Travel insurance

Locations

Manchester

7th Floor,
17 York Street
Manchester
M2 3GR