Principal Civil Engineer - Electrical substations

Access Talent Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK design consultancy is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with substation design experience to join a new team in Manchester. The role involves leading civil engineering projects for electrical infrastructure and managing a team of engineers. Candidates should have a relevant degree and ideally hold Ieng or CEng qualifications. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers benefits such as health programs and pensions. Interested individuals can contact for more information.

Benefits

Health and well-being programme

Pensions scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil or Structural engineering is required.
• Professional qualification Ieng or CEng is preferred.
• Experience with substation design is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in Electrical Infrastructure and Substation design.
• Work with clients on civil and structural elements.
• Bring design work in-house and manage the development plan.

Skills

Substation design

Reinforced concrete

Heavy civils

Civil and Structural experience

Knowledge of UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation

Education

Degree or HND in Civil or Structural engineering

Ieng or CEng professional qualification

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer - Electrical substations

Reference

Cg184

Sector

Civil & Structural Engineering, MEP and Fire Engineering

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

Access Talent Group are currently recruiting for a UK Medium sized design consultancy who are looking for a principal or Lead Civil Engineer working in the substation and Electrical infrastructure design.

This opportunity is for a Lead of Principal Civil Engineer to come into this consultancy in a new and developing team within Electrical Infrastructure and Substation design. You will be working with clients across the UK on civil and structural elements to newbuild and upgrades to substation and transformer infrastructure design. A successful Principal will have the experience and autonomy to come in and hit the ground running. The development plan for this principal will be to lead a team of civil engineers within this sector and bring their design in house.

Key responsibilities and attributes

• Degree level qualification or HND in Civil or Structural engineering
• Preferability Ieng or CEng professional qualification achieved.
• Have experience with substation design.
• Experience with Reinforced concrete, heavy civils, development civil Infrastructure.
• Civil and Structural experience
• Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) experience, as defined by National Grid's TP137 procedure.
• Good understanding of UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation and requirements.
• Good knowledge of National Grid's Transmission Procedures, in particular: TP106, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP184, TP188, TP219, TP221, TP235, TP241

Other requirements

• Ideally based within commutable distance to Manchester but will consider candidates further afield (nationally).
• They a hybrid home-office working arrangement and happy to consider flexible working.
• Salaried or contract (Outside IR35).

Benefits for Permanent staff

• Health and well being programme
• Pensions scheme

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Principal to be part of a new developing team with you as the centre piece. If you are interested in the role, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email [e-mail].