Civil Design Engineer - Operations T&E

Freedom; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car or Car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension with employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland seeks a Civil Engineer to lead design projects for electricity substations. The role involves collaborating with clients and stakeholders, ensuring project success from planning to construction. Key qualifications include a degree in Civil Engineering and experience with civil design. This position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits including competitive salary and personal development programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a design environment for construction.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and review of engineering drawings and reports.
• Collaborate with clients for effective project delivery.
• Attend progress meetings at client/contractor locations.

Skills

Technical expertise in civil engineering

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civils3D

Job description

Overview

Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with a strong technical expertise in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. You will lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion and be able to work in close collaboration with other internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental), along with clients and stakeholders to ensure that all requirements are met. You will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNOs, as well as design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production and review of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost.
• Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites.
• Attend design team meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information corresponds with the scope of works.
• Manage design risks to deliver buildable solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions to site-based problems through the TQ/RFI process.
• Mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• A proven experience of working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete.
• Experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non-technical staff, and clients.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• You’ll have a degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and be working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE.

Desirable

• Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure.
• Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car or Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution
• Sick Pay
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, using an innovative and forward-thinking approach to deliver ground-breaking projects. Progression is valued and a defined development path is provided with regular reviews, training and ongoing support.

Location: Scotland (Hybrid, Office, Site) – flexible between client sites and office bases.