Principal and / or Senior Civil Engineer

Siemens Energy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the civil and structural design elements of electrical transmission infrastructure projects. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, managing design governance, and conducting site visits while ensuring compliance with project requirements. The ideal candidate will have expertise in civil and structural design, proficiency in relevant software, and effective communication skills. The company values diversity and offers an inclusive workplace with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Company share scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in civil and structural design with architectural knowledge.
• Proficiency in earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works.
• Knowledge of consenting processes and planning conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Civil and Building design elements of electrical transmission infrastructure projects.
• Support procurement and construction teams to deliver projects technically.
• Undertake site visits to identify constraints and resolve construction issues.

Skills

Civil and structural design

Computational frame design software

Communication skills

Understanding of M&E design concepts

Education

Qualification in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Principal and / or Senior Civil Engineer

About the Role

Location United Kingdom Manchester Manchester Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote / Office) Company Siemens Energy Limited Organization EVP Global Functions Business Unit Project Entity Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Mid-level Professional

Civil Engineers

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Civil Engineer in our Transmission business, your day is filled with dynamic and impactful activities that drive the success of electrical transmission infrastructure projects. You start your day by reviewing design plans and ensuring they align with project specifications and regulatory standards. Collaboration is key, so you engage with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, architects, and construction managers, to integrate civil and structural elements seamlessly into the overall project design.

Throughout the day, you lead technical discussions and design review meetings, where you provide valuable insights and guidance to ensure that all design outputs meet the highest quality standards. You take a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving, whether it’s conducting site visits to identify potential constraints or using computational design software to refine structural plans.

Your role also involves managing the flow of design information and documentation, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to accurate and up-to-date information. You liaise with consultants and contractors, providing clear instructions and managing timescales to keep the project on track. As a leader in value engineering, you continuously seek opportunities to optimize cost, schedule, quality, and constructability, ensuring that the project delivers maximum value.

In addition to technical responsibilities, you play a crucial role in change management, assessing contractor value proposals and communicating the implications of design changes to all parties involved. Your day is a blend of strategic planning, technical expertise, and collaborative teamwork, all aimed at delivering successful and innovative infrastructure solutions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead the Civil and Building design elements of electrical transmission infrastructure projects.
• Support procurement and construction teams to deliver projects technically.
• Conduct value engineering to optimize cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
• Perform design governance checks and manage the flow of design information.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, standards, and legislation.
• Interface and coordinate with other design and construction disciplines.
• Chair design review and technical clarification meetings.
• Draft Scope of Services and Works documents.
• Undertake site visits to identify constraints and resolve construction issues.
• Manage change control and communicate implications of design changes.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in civil and structural design with architectural knowledge.
• Proficiency in earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works.
• Ability to utilize computational frame design software.
• Expertise in reviewing calculations and ensuring economic design.
• Knowledge of consenting processes and planning conditions.
• Understanding of M&E design concepts and multidisciplinary works.
• Familiarity with Fire Design and preservation of life and asset protection.
• Working knowledge of British and European codes and Building Regulations.
• Good communication skills and qualification in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent experience.

Who is Siemens’ Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

At Siemens Energy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension, company share scheme, and employee discounts. We also encourage flexibility and innovation in the workplace, supporting agile working arrangements.

Join our diverse and inclusive team where your unique talents and perspectives will be celebrated and contribute to our mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy to the world.