Design Lead – Transmission Civil & Structural (Hybrid)

Iberdrola SA; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Design Lead to join the SP Transmission Strategic Projects team. Reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, you'll lead the technical review and assurance of civil and structural designs for transmission substations, working closely with EPC contractors from feasibility through design and construction.

You will provide expert technical guidance, lead interfaces, and drive innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across our transmission network from 132kV to

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification (BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc) or equivalent.
• Extensive civil/structural design experience in EPC or major infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer status and transmission infrastructure experience up to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on civil/structural designs.
• Lead EPC contractor design reviews, calculations, and models.
• Coordinate design deliverables and engineering interfaces.
• Support project development and delivery with specialist advice.
• Promote BIM and sustainable design across the project.
• Lead and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Civil/Structural design

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

CDM awareness

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

BIM

Engineering software

Job description

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Design Lead to join the SP Transmission Strategic Projects team. Reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer, you'll lead the technical review and assurance of civil and structural designs for transmission substations, working closely with EPC contractors from feasibility through design and construction.

You will provide expert technical guidance, lead interfaces, and drive innovative, safe, and sustainable solutions across our transmission network from 132kV to