Junior Civil Design Engineer

UK Power Networks; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Up to 10% employer pension contrib.

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Employee discounts

Season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work and green car schemes

Wellbeing and support programmes

Job summary

UK Power Networks Services in Heathrow is seeking a Civil Engineering graduate to develop design expertise on critical infrastructure projects. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, supporting design from concept through construction and commissioning, collaborating with civil, structural and electrical engineers, CAD specialists and quantity surveyors.

You will contribute to technical and procurement documentation, assist with third‑party works assessments, and help reduce risk through

Qualifications

• A Civil Engineering degree is required; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an understanding of Autodesk design software is expected.
• Experience in the utilities sector is advantageous; knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steel, drainage, roadworks, cable routes and building services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from initial design through construction and commissioning.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and electrical engineers, CAD specialists and quantity surveyors to produce safe, compliant designs.
• Contribute to technical and procurement documentation and assess third‑party works.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers and explore innovative engineering solutions to drive project success.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Autodesk design software

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk design software

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineering graduate looking to develop your design expertise on critical infrastructure projects? Join UK Power Networks Services and help deliver civil and structural solutions that power the UK's electricity network. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team and reporting to the Principal Civil Design Engineer, you'll support projects from initial design through to construction and commissioning. You'll collaborate with civil, structural and electrical engineers, CAD specialists and quantity surveyors to produce safe, compliant and cost-effective designs for electricity network assets. Along the way, you'll contribute to technical and procurement documentation, support the assessment of third-party works, help reduce risk through effective design, liaise with clients and suppliers, and explore new engineering solutions that drive innovation and project success.

You'll have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and an understanding of Autodesk design software. Experience within the utilities sector and knowledge of reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, drainage, roadworks, cable routes and building services would be advantageous.

In addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you'll benefit from

• private medical cover
• up to 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• discounted gym membership
• employee discounts
• season ticket loans
• cycle-to-work and green car schemes
• a range of wellbeing and support programmes

If you're ready to develop your career with a leading infrastructure business and contribute to the delivery of essential energy projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role is based at our Heathrow office and requires attendance five days per week.