Lead Civil Design Engineer – Substations (UK Hybrid)

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead end-to-end civil design for electricity substations across the UK, from concept to completion. The role involves client interactions, site visits, and cross-disciplinary coordination to deliver safe and compliant infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and at least 3 years’ experience in power projects, with proficiency in AutoCAD and ideally Civil 3D or Navisworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ industry experience in power transmission, substations or related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end civil design of electricity substations (up to 400kV) across the UK.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and design reviews to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with internal design teams and external stakeholders to meet safety, quality and time constraints.
• Manage design risks and develop buildable engineering solutions.
• Oversee design reviews and integration with electrical and structural disciplines.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Civil design

Substation design

Project coordination

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Turner Lovell is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead end-to-end civil design for electricity substations across the UK, from concept to completion. The role involves client interactions, site visits, and cross-disciplinary coordination to deliver safe and compliant infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and at least 3 years’ experience in power projects, with proficiency in AutoCAD and ideally Civil 3D or Navisworks.