Lead Substation Civil Design Engineer - Hybrid UK

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion, overseeing drawings, calculations, and specifications for civil structures and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in power transmission, distribution, or related infrastructure, with familiarity of AutoCAD and MS Office; Civil 3D, Revit, or Navisworks is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of industry experience in power transmission, distribution, substations, or related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles from feasibility through handover.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office; Civil 3D, Revit, or Navisworks is advantageous.

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 technical, safety, and quality requirements within time and budget constraints.
• Manage design risks and develop practical, buildable engineering solutions.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure integration with electrical and structural disciplines.
• Guide and support junior team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Turner Lovell is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion, overseeing drawings, calculations, and specifications for civil structures and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in power transmission, distribution, or related infrastructure, with familiarity of AutoCAD and MS Office; Civil 3D, Revit, or Navisworks is advantageous.