Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Advance TRS; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 61,992 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects in the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. You will contribute to developing, reviewing and governing technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget.

The role requires experience in civil/structural design consultancy, familiarity with M&E coordination, and the ability to manage third-party design scopes within a hybrid, UK-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil/structural design consultancy environment.
• Background in civil and structural design, preferably in power transmission or related sectors.
• Working knowledge of M&E design coordination principles.
• Proficient with earthworks design and Highway Works specifications.
• Familiar with drainage and geotechnical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review civil/structural design solutions for substations and HVDC projects.
• Provide governance across live project deliverables and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Plan and manage design work packages to programme and budget.
• Review calculations and outputs from third parties for accuracy and economy.
• Interpret pre-construction information, including geotechnical reports and drainage assessments.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Client-facing communication

M&E design coordination

Project design scheduling

Reviewing third-party design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/Engineering/Construction

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Tools

Masterseries

Tedds

STAAD.Pro

Job description

Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Salary: £45-50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Type: Contract, Hybrid

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget.

About the Client

Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects
• Provide technical input and governance across live project deliverables
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary design teams
• Plan and manage design work packages to programme and budget
• Review calculations and design outputs from third parties, ensuring technical accuracy and economic efficiency
• Interpret and assess pre-construction information, including geotechnical reports and drainage assessments
• Support planning consent processes and manage external design consultants
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health & safety legislation
• Occasional site visits to resolve construction-level issues

What Our Client is Looking For

• Strong experience in a civil/structural design consultancy environment
• Proven background in both civil and structural design, ideally within power transmission or comparable sectors (energy from waste, petrochemical, water)
• Working knowledge of M&E design coordination principles
• Experience with earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works
• Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g. Masterseries, Tedds, STAAD.Pro)
• Sound understanding of British and European design codes and Building Regulations
• Ability to review and interrogate technical calculations (manual and software-generated)
• Familiarity with drainage impact assessments and geotechnical investigations
• Strong understanding of design programme scheduling and cross-discipline dependencies
• Confident managing third-party design scope and timelines
• Effective client-facing communication skills
• Degree qualified in Design, Engineering or Construction
• Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable equivalent experience

What Our Client Offers

• Exposure to high-profile UK infrastructure projects
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Technical development and hands-on project delivery experience
• Hybrid working flexibility

Eligibility

• UK-based or eligible to work in the UK
• Available to start ASAP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.