Principal Civil Engineer – Manchester

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Power & Energy sector is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join their Manchester office. This role offers the opportunity to lead the design of civil infrastructure for high-profile projects, including transmission and distribution grid systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent project management skills, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to innovative energy solutions and infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission and distribution grid infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer with relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Leading design and delivery of civil packages for energy projects.
• Providing technical oversight and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering Degree

Chartered Engineer with ICE or IHT

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Principal Civil Engineer – Manchester, Manchester

Client:

Tony Gee and Partners

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Due to our growing portfolio of Power & Energy projects, we have an opportunity for a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer to join our Manchester office. The role involves leading the design of civil infrastructure across various projects within the Grid & Energy Storage market.

We work with high-profile clients including SSE, EDF, Scottish Power, UK Power Networks, Murphy, Jones Bros, Farrans, I&H Brown, and Power Systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience in areas such as transmission grid infrastructure, distribution grid infrastructure, substations, converter stations, switching stations, and HVDC projects.

The responsibilities include leading the design and delivery of civil packages, alignment/earthworks design, highways improvement for abnormal loads, drainage design, and supporting infrastructure development.

• Project, programme, and commercial management
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff, including training and development support

Qualifications

• Civil/Structural engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Chartered Engineer with ICE or IHT

Job Responsibilities

• Promoting health, safety, and welfare culture
• Providing technical oversight of civil engineering designs, calculations, and drawings
• Design checks and peer reviews
• Leading a team of civil engineers and BIM designers
• Mentoring and coaching talent
• Supporting strategic and budget targets within Power & Energy portfolio
• Resource management and pipeline development
• Developing new business and tender responses