Civil Engineering & Design Engineer (HV Infrastructure)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Matched pension

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave

Buy/sell holidays

GP service

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer with experience in utilities and HV infrastructure to deliver civil design across HV/MV/LV projects in the UK.

The role covers substation layouts, foundations, cable routes, drainage, and road design, working with electrical and project teams from concept through construction and commissioning. Hybrid working in the UK is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in utilities, substation or power infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of civil design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, SAP2000).
• Understanding of geotechnical and structural principles.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Civil and structural design of HV substation and infrastructure projects.
• Design of foundations, cable routes, drainage and access systems.
• Production of CAD drawings, calculations and technical documentation.
• Coordination with electrical and engineering teams.
• Support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Review of contractor and vendor submissions.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Civil or Structural engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

STAAD

SAP2000

Job description

Civil Engineering & Design Engineer (HV Infrastructure)

Can be Based; Sheffield, Nottigham, Cambridge and surrounding areas

£50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid Working + Matched Pension + Life Assurance + Enhanced Family Leave + Buy/Sell Holidays + 24/7 GP Service + Employee Wellbeing Programme

Are you a Civil or Structural Engineer with experience in utilities, power infrastructure or substation design?

Do you want to be part of delivering major HV grid connection projects supporting the UK's renewable energy and infrastructure development?

This company is a specialist engineering and infrastructure delivery organisation operating within the high voltage power and utilities sector. They design and deliver complex electrical infrastructure projects including substations, cable systems and overhead line networks across the UK.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering civil and structural design work across HV/MV/LV infrastructure projects. This will include substation layouts, foundations, cable routes, drainage systems, access roads and structural steel designs.

You will work closely with electrical engineers, project managers and construction teams to ensure all designs are technically robust, compliant and buildable, supporting projects through the full lifecycle from concept through to construction and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil design within the utilities or energy sector, with strong knowledge of substation or infrastructure projects and an understanding of multidisciplinary engineering coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term development, exposure to major infrastructure schemes and the chance to progress within a highly technical environment.

The Role:

• Civil and structural design of HV substation and infrastructure projects
• Design of foundations, cable routes, drainage and access systems
• Production of CAD drawings, calculations and technical documentation
• Coordination with electrical and engineering teams
• Support during construction and commissioning phases
• Review of contractor and vendor submissions
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and industry standards

The Person:

• Civil or Structural Engineering degree
• Experience in utilities, substation or power infrastructure design
• Knowledge of civil design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, SAP2000 etc.)
• Strong understanding of geotechnical and structural principles
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Reference Number: BBBH275779

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.