Senior Civil Design Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer based in Wakefield to lead design phases of key projects in electricity and renewables. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, career progression, and a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance cover

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a design role.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software.
• Experience managing the design phase of projects from tender to construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design phase of major projects.
• Conduct design checks on construction drawings.
• Manage day-to-day activities of design contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of electricity

Power distribution systems

AutoCAD

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Wakefield

Whats in it for you

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job, you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will oversee all aspects of the design phase of multiple major projects, supporting the Design Manager, and providing technical support to stakeholders throughout the business. Our major projects typically include electrical and civil designs for ICP connections, private networks, and renewable energy projects. This is a full-time permanent role based from home and our office in Wakefield.

Responsibilities include:

• Design checks on all construction, civil, or electrical drawings issued by designers and contractors
• Minor design amendments and AutoCAD work as needed
• Delivery of the design phase of projects up to 400kV with appropriate use of specialist contractors
• Escalate any risks or nonconformances to the manager
• Manage day-to-day activities of design contractors on assigned projects
• Be the main point of contact for clients regarding design issues
• Validate contractor invoices against programme and contract within delegated authority
• Maintain positive cash flow and escalate financial variations to the design manager

About you

This role is ideal for someone with experience in a design role, with knowledge of electricity, power distribution systems, or the renewables industry. You should have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software and experience managing the design phase of projects from tender to construction. Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail are essential.

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