Lead Civil Design Engineer - Substations & DNO Infra

Turner Lovell; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design and delivery of electricity substation projects across the UK, with a focus on DNO infrastructure. You will oversee civil and structural deliverables and coordinate with electrical engineers, contractors and clients to ensure safe and cost‑effective designs.

A Civil or Structural Engineering degree and substantial experience in the electricity sector are required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Revit.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Extensive experience in civil/structural design for electricity transmission and distribution.
• Strong knowledge of substation civil infrastructure and relevant standards (BS, Eurocodes).
• Experience leading design packages and reviewing technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and technical delivery of electricity substation projects in the UK distribution network.
• Oversee preparation and review of drawings, calculations, specifications and reports.
• Coordinate civil design with electrical, structural and other disciplines to ensure integrated solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with project requirements, standards and client objectives.
• Provide guidance to engineers and technicians and manage design risks and changes.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to deliver design deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Client coordination

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Turner Lovell is seeking a Principal Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design and delivery of electricity substation projects across the UK, with a focus on DNO infrastructure. You will oversee civil and structural deliverables and coordinate with electrical engineers, contractors and clients to ensure safe and cost‑effective designs.

A Civil or Structural Engineering degree and substantial experience in the electricity sector are required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Revit.