Senior Civil Design Engineer, Energy Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Russell Taylor; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus scheme

Contributory pension

25 days' annual leave

Birthday day off

Health benefits and wellbeing

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Learning & development allowance

Professional accreditation support

Job summary

Russell Taylor is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design across major energy infrastructure projects, from concept to construction support. You will work in a hybrid model, delivering earthworks, drainage, roads and foundations while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of post-graduate experience, and Chartered status or progress towards ICE/IStructE accreditation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least five years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering design.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs within an engineering consultancy, infrastructure, industrial or energy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations and associated civil engineering infrastructure.
• Experience producing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry design requirements.
• Experience using design software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Autodesk Robot, Tekla Tedds, MicroDrainage or InfoDrainage.
• The ability to coordinate design activities within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Chartered Engineer status or commitment to pursuing ICE or IStructE accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Leading the civil engineering design and delivery of major energy infrastructure and electrical substation projects.
• Developing designs for earthworks, site levels, access roads, drainage systems, foundations and associated infrastructure.
• Preparing and checking engineering calculations, technical specifications and construction-standard drawings.
• Coordinating the design of buildings, foundations, plant support structures and other specialist civil engineering elements.
• Ensuring designs comply with British Standards, Eurocodes and client specifications.
• Coordinating with structural, electrical and other disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and suppliers throughout the design and construction process.
• Undertaking technical reviews, site visits and design meetings.
• Supporting project planning, technical estimating, tender submissions and commercial delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and supporting the team’s development.

Skills

Earthworks design

Drainage design

Roads design

Foundations design

Engineering calculations

Engineering reports

Construction drawings

Coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Autodesk Robot

Tekla Tedds

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

Job description

Russell Taylor is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead civil design across major energy infrastructure projects, from concept to construction support. You will work in a hybrid model, delivering earthworks, drainage, roads and foundations while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a degree in Civil Engineering, 5+ years of post-graduate experience, and Chartered status or progress towards ICE/IStructE accreditation.