Senior Civil Design Engineer

Morson Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer for a six-month contract in Elephant and Castle. The role involves providing civil and structural design support for substation projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing design packages. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience in substation designs and is a Chartered Engineer or close to membership. Competitive pay and potential for contract extension are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design packages and liaising with clients and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Proficiency in civil and structural drawings, calculations, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil and structural design support for DNO schemes.
• Resolve civil engineering issues under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with substation standards and policies.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in civil and structural designs for substation projects

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong team player with interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Ability to identify and implement innovative design solutions

Education

Chartered Engineer or near completion of membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Robot

MS Office Suite

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer

The Senior Civil Design Engineer will be responsible for providing civil and structural design support for DNO schemes. This role involves a six-month contract, potentially extendable to twelve months, based in Elephant and Castle. The successful candidate will join an engineering design team to produce civil and structural drawings, calculations, and reports for new and existing substation projects scheduled for 2025/26.

The role requires a proactive approach to managing design packages, liaising with suppliers and clients, and ensuring all project milestones are met under the supervision of a Senior Design Engineer. Additionally, the engineer will resolve civil engineering issues, liaise with various teams, and ensure compliance with substation standards and policies.

Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in civil and structural designs for substation projects in England.
• Chartered engineer or near completion of membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technical liaison with suppliers and clients.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to approve and sign off designs and reports.
• Strong team player with interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative design solutions.

Software/Tools:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Robot
• MS Office Suite

Certifications & Standards:

• Chartered Engineer or close to membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers