Head of Civil Engineering

Turner Lovell; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities and energy contractor in London is seeking a Head of Civil Engineering / Design Manager to lead a team of civil and structural engineers. This role involves overseeing the delivery of designs for grid connections, substations, and battery storage projects while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil design and strong leadership skills, with a pathway for growth into international markets. Salary package is up to £110,000.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in civil and structural design within the power, electricity or renewable energy sectors.
• Background as a Civil Design Manager, Head of Civil Design, or similar senior design leadership role.
• Strong understanding of DNO / ICP requirements and transmission/distribution infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ~20 civil and structural design engineers and technicians.
• Oversee delivery of civil and structural designs for various projects.
• Act as the civil design authority, ensuring safe and compliant solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Civil and Structural Design

Team Development

Education

Chartered (ICE or IStructE) or working towards chartership

Job description

Head of Civil Engineering / Design Manager – Grid Connections & Battery Storage

Location: London (Office-based with flexibility)

Salary Package: Up to £110,000

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of ~20 civil and structural design engineers and technicians.
• Oversee delivery of civil and structural designs for DNO / ICP connections, battery storage sites, HV substations and transmission cable routes.
• Act as the civil design authority (CDAE), ensuring safe, compliant and buildable solutions.
• Set and maintain design standards, processes and governance across all civil design activities.
• Work closely with project, electrical and construction teams to support tenders and live projects.
• Ensure designs comply with CDM and relevant UK and international standards.
• Support the growth of civil design offering into new markets, including USA and Australia.
• Contribute to resource planning, budgeting and performance management for the civil design team.

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience in civil and structural design within the power, electricity or renewable energy sectors.
• Background as a Civil Design Manager, Head of Civil Design, or similar senior design leadership role.
• Proven track record delivering designs for grid connections, substations, cable routes or battery storage projects.
• Strong understanding of DNO / ICP requirements and transmission / distribution infrastructure.
• Experience acting as a CDAE or similar accountable design authority.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Ideally chartered (ICE or IStructE) or working towards chartership.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development and high performance.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape and grow the civil engineering function within a leading utilities and energy contractor, with a clear pathway to expand into international markets.

For more information or to apply, please contact Curtis Thompson or Anusha Gopalan via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].