Civil Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the power utilities sector seeks a skilled Civil Design Engineer in London. This permanent role offers hybrid working and involves producing civil design drawings for renewable energy projects, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 per annum

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Company bonus scheme

Opportunity for future progression to Senior Civil Design Engineer

Qualifications

• Experience with utility infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of construction industry practices and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce cost-effective civil design drawings to construction-level detail.
• Manage document control for produced drawings.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Degree in relevant engineering subject

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ROBOT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a leading firm in the power utilities and distribution sector, is currently seeking a skilled Civil Design Engineer to join their team in London. This is a permanent role with the flexibility to work from home when required, providing an excellent work-life balance. The successful candidate will work on a range of renewable energy projects and have the opportunity for future progression to a Senior Civil Design Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake substation civil and HV cable installation drawings, adhering to industry standards and company quality processes.
• Manage document control for produced drawings and log transmittal of drawings.
• Produce cost-effective and technically sound civil design drawings to construction-level detail.
• Utilise Revit for architectural detailing, including concrete reinforcement.
• Produce design briefs to instruct external design resources.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage external design resources to ensure civil design output meets business requirements.
• Audit design work for compliance with relevant standards and financial management.

Job Requirements:

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, including complex 2D and 3D drawings, families, libraries, and more.
• Experience with utility infrastructure projects.
• Competent in using ROBOT structural calculation software for rebar design validation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work unsupervised and meet set targets.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• A degree in a relevant engineering subject is preferred, but significant experience is equally important.
• Understanding of construction industry practices, contracts, and the design and construction process.
• Sound knowledge of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week from home.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Company bonus scheme directly linked to overall company profits.
• Opportunity for future progression to Senior Civil Design Engineer.

If you are an experienced Civil Design Engineer with a strong understanding of the power utilities sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in London.