Civil Design Engineer

UK Power Networks; Hatton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Employer pension contribution up to 10

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Employee discounts

Season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work

Green car schemes

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

UK Power Networks Services is seeking a Civil Engineering graduate to develop design expertise on critical infrastructure projects, delivering civil and structural solutions powering the UK's electricity network. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team, report to the Principal Civil Design Engineer, and support projects from initial design through construction and commissioning.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, strong communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Civil Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk design software.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from initial design through construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and electrical engineers, CAD specialists and QS to produce safe, compliant, cost‑effective designs.
• Contribute to technical and procurement documentation and liaise with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Autodesk design software

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk design software

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineering graduate looking to develop your design expertise on critical infrastructure projects? Join UK Power Networks Services and help deliver civil and structural solutions that power the UK's electricity network.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team and reporting to the Principal Civil Design Engineer, you'll support projects from initial design through to construction and commissioning. You'll collaborate with civil, structural and electrical engineers, CAD specialists and quantity surveyors to produce safe, compliant and cost-effective designs for electricity network assets.

Along the way, you'll contribute to technical and procurement documentation, support the assessment of third-party works, help reduce risk through effective design, liaise with clients and suppliers, and explore new engineering solutions that drive innovation and project success.

You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an understanding of Autodesk design software.

Experience within the utilities sector and knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, drainage, roadworks, cable routes and building services would be advantageous.

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you'll benefit from private medical cover, up to 10% employer pension contribution, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, discounted gym membership, employee discounts, season ticket loans, cycle-to-work and green car schemes, and a range of wellbeing and support programmes.