Civil Design Engineer

UK Power Networks; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus

Pension (10% employer)

Health & wellbeing

Gym discounts

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to develop and oversee civil and structural designs for substations, overhead lines, and cable projects. You will work with Project Managers, Electrical Designers and Principal Designers to ensure safety, compliance and constructability.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor trainees, manage technical documentation and support design assurance activities, while fostering strong client and contractor relationships to

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree plus strong civil/structural experience in utilities (substations, OH lines, cable infra).
• Proficient in CDM 2015; IOSH training.
• Proficient with AutoCAD; Bentley software experience; Chartership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee civil/structural designs for substations, overhead lines and cable projects.
• Manage technical and procurement documentation and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor Graduate/Trainee Engineers and perform Designer/Principal Designer responsibilities as needed.
• Collaborate with customers, contractors and CAD specialists to drive projects from enquiry to completion.

Skills

Design coordination

Project coordination

CDM 2015

AutoCAD

Bentley

Chartership (adv)

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley Systems

Job description

As a Senior Civil Design Engineer, you'll develop and oversee civil and structural designs for substations, overhead lines and cable projects, ensuring they are safe, compliant, cost-effective and ready for construction. Working closely with Project Managers, Electrical Designers and Principal Design Coordinators, you'll deliver designs that meet CDM 2015 requirements, industry standards and project objectives.

You'll manage technical and procurement documentation, support design assurance activities, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, mentor Graduate and Trainee Engineers, and fulfil Designer and Principal Designer responsibilities where required. You'll also work with customers, contractors, operational teams and CAD specialists to ensure a seamless journey from initial enquiry through to project completion.

You'll hold a Civil Engineering degree and have strong experience in civil or structural engineering within the utilities sector, including substations, overhead lines and cable infrastructure. You'll be confident approving designs, resolving engineering challenges and working independently to deliver high-quality outcomes. A solid understanding of CDM 2015, IOSH training and AutoCAD knowledge are essential, while Bentley software experience and Chartership (or progress towards it) are advantageous.

Alongside a competitive salary, business car and bonus, you'll receive 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension with up to 10% employer contribution, hybrid working, discounted gym membership, retail discounts, health and wellbeing support, cycle-to-work and green car schemes, season ticket and tenancy deposit loans, and an Employee Assistance Programme.