Civil Engineer (Development)

iberdrola; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 10% company match

36 days annual leave

Equity Plans

Healthcare options

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Civils Engineer (Development) to lead site inspections for 11kV to 33kV substations from our Prenton offices on Wirral, with some site visits across the SP Manweb area. You will ensure works follow approved plans and SPEN specs, providing design guidance to internal teams and contractors.

With 5+ years in civil engineering and a full driving licence, you will review as-built documentation, manage finances, and mentor junior staff while helping deliver major

Qualifications

• NVQ, HND, or bachelor's qualification in a construction-related subject such as building surveying, civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction management
• Membership of a relevant professional body is highly valued
• Solid knowledge of structural and civil engineering design approaches and material properties
• Practical familiarity with construction methods and experience across common forms of construction
• Capability to interpret construction drawings with meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of building regulations, construction processes, legislation, and requirements
• 5 years or more of relevant experience, with great attention to detail and pride in design quality
• Full clean driving licence (required)
• Experience working in the electrical industry is desirable though not essential
• Strong numeracy and computer literacy skills
• Effective communication capabilities that enable you to provide clear advice and guidance
• Effective problem-solving skills and the capability to work well within a team environment
• Capacity to meet deadlines consistently
• Negotiation skills and the confidence to provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and contractors
• Availability to travel as required across the region to fulfill site inspection accountabilities

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of building work at various stages of completion, measuring and sampling building materials to verify standards
• Confirm construction work aligns with approved plans and SPEN specifications, providing technical design assistance during project phases
• Review end-of-project returns and as-built documentation for proper SPEN recording
• Review financial applications to ensure alignment with works delivered on site
• Maintain quality and consistency of technical and construction output across projects
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and customers on behalf of ScottishPower
• Promote an exemplary safety culture and ensure safety legislation is implemented
• Mentor and train less experienced team members and trainees
• Manage a 6-month work bank of site inspections and oversee civil works up to 33kV, ~£25m per annum

Skills

Site inspections

Technical design guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Safety culture

Problem solving

Travel across region

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in civil/construction

HND/NVQ in construction

Tools

SPEN Civil specification

End-of-project returns/as-built

CAD/ drawings interpretation

Job description

Civils Engineer (Development)

Location

Prenton offices, Wirral (with site visits across SP Manweb)

Salary + benefits

£45,400 - £56,750 with annual review, comprehensive pension scheme (company doubles your contribution up to 10%), plus extensive benefits package

Closing date

Monday 26th October

Help us create a better future, quicker

Our industry is experiencing unprecedented transformation as we work towards Net Zero. SP Energy Networks is delivering multiple projects simultaneously, overhauling our network to enhance resilience and secure electricity supply for our communities' economic growth. As a Civils Engineer (Development), you will play a vital role in this transformation by undertaking site inspections of substation construction projects from 11kV to 33kV. You will ensure works are carried out according to approved construction plans, SPEN building specifications, and best practice standards. Using your professional judgement and technical expertise, you will provide design and construction guidance to internal Design functions and external Framework Contractors. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure that powers communities across the North West of England.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct regular inspections of building work at various stages of completion, measuring and sampling building materials to verify their quality meets required standards
• Confirm that construction work aligns with approved plans and SPEN specifications, while providing technical design assistance to SPM Design, customer engagement teams, and other teams during project design phases
• Become well-versed in the SPEN Civil specification for Primary Substation Civil works, reviewing end-of-project returns including as-built documentation to ensure civil works are properly recorded within SPEN corporate systems
• Review financial applications made via framework arrangements to ensure they align with works delivered on site
• Maintain quality and consistency of technical and construction output across all projects
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and customers on behalf of ScottishPower, facilitating delivery of strategic goals
• Promote an exemplary safety culture, ensuring all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through activities and incorporated into project designs
• Contribute to team development by mentoring and training less experienced team members, graduates, and trainees, helping to build capability across the organization
• Manage a 6-month work bank of site inspections in coordination with design teams, overseeing civil works for Primary Projects in the delivery phase up to and including 33kV, typically valued at approximately £25m per annum

What you'll bring

• NVQ, HND, or bachelor's qualification in a construction-related subject such as building surveying, civil engineering, structural engineering, or construction management
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is highly valued
• Solid knowledge of structural and civil engineering design approaches and material properties
• Practical familiarity with construction methods and experience across common forms of construction
• Capability to interpret construction drawings with meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of building regulations, construction processes, legislation, and requirements
• 5 years or more of relevant experience, with great attention to detail and pride in design quality
• Full clean driving licence (required)
• Experience working in the electrical industry is desirable though not essential
• Strong numeracy and computer literacy skills
• Effective communication capabilities that enable you to provide clear advice and guidance
• Effective problem-solving skills and the capability to work well within a team environment
• Capacity to meet deadlines consistently
• Negotiation skills and the confidence to provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and contractors
• Availability to travel as required across the region to fulfill site inspection accountabilities

What's in it for you

As well as an attractive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Equity Plans
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing assistance
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make‑up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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October-26-2026