Civil Design Engineer

UK Power Networks; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utility company is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to contribute expertise across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with standards while mentoring junior engineers. You'll lead civil designs for substations and cable routes, collaborating closely with project teams. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, strong structural engineering background, and familiarity with AutoCAD. Benefits include competitive salary, pension contributions, and generous leave.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent pension (up to 10% employer contribution)

Lifestyle benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience across substations, overhead lines or cable civil works.
• CDM 2015 knowledge and IOSH training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of civil and structural designs that meet UK standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Electrical Designers.
• Mentor Trainee and Graduate Engineers.

Skills

Strong grounding in structural engineering

Ability to work independently

Experience across substations

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley software

Job description

As a Senior Civil Design Engineer, you'll bring your technical expertise to a diverse range of projects-both contestable and non-contestable-supporting substations, overhead lines, cable routes, and wider utility infrastructure. You will:

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of civil and structural designs that meet UK standards and CDM 2015 requirements
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Electrical Designers and CDM teams
• Oversee technical, contractual and procurement documentation
• Mentor Trainee and Graduate Engineers
• Engage with construction and CAD teams to bring designs to life
• Visit operational and construction sites to support delivery

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience across substations, overhead lines or cable civil works
• Strong grounding in structural engineering and utility-sector construction
• CDM 2015 knowledge and IOSH training
• Ability to work independently, set targets and contribute innovative solutions
• Familiarity with AutoCAD (Bentley software a bonus)
• Experience with planning permissions, surveys and site setting-out
• Broad knowledge of power engineering plant/equipment
• Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it)

UK Power Networks is committed to equality, safety, environmental responsibility, and supporting your professional development-even if you're still building some competencies.

Alongside a highly competitive salary and car benefit, you'll enjoy:

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Excellent pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Reservist leave
• Lifestyle benefits: Cycle to Work, tech & home schemes, green car leasing
• Discounts via "Switched On"
• Occupational health support & Employee Assistance Programme
• Work-Life Solutions for flexible working arrangements