Senior Civil Design Lead - Transmission (132–400kV)

Iberdrola SA; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Single cover healthcare

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Blantyre is seeking a Design Lead (Civil) to oversee civil/structural design for transmission substations, liaising with EPC contractors from feasibility to construction.

You will lead technical reviews, manage interfaces, and drive safe, innovative solutions across 132kV–400kV networks, with line management within Civil Engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification such as BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant civil and structural engineering experience within EPC or major infrastructure.
• Proven experience of civil and structural design for electrical transmission infrastructure up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of Transmission Operator technical, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
• Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical review and assurance of EPC contractor civil and structural designs, calculations, models and reports.
• Lead civil and structural engineering activities from feasibility and tender development through detailed design and construction.
• Prepare and approve technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Act as the technical interface with EPC contractors, coordinating design deliverables and engineering interfaces.
• Provide specialist civil and structural advice to Project Development and Delivery teams.
• Ensure designs meet legislation, CDM requirements, technical standards and operational requirements.
• Promote innovative engineering solutions, including BIM, to improve sustainability, reduce whole-life carbon and accelerate delivery.
• Lead and develop Graduate, Design and Senior Design Engineers.
• Support engineering standards, processes, competency development and regulatory activities.
• Represent the Civil Engineering team at project, industry and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Civil/structural engineering

Earthworks & foundations

CDM & safety

Project delivery experience

Leadership & stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/BEng/MEng/MSc)

Tools

BIM

CAD

Job description

SP Energy Networks in Blantyre is seeking a Design Lead (Civil) to oversee civil/structural design for transmission substations, liaising with EPC contractors from feasibility to construction.

You will lead technical reviews, manage interfaces, and drive safe, innovative solutions across 132kV–400kV networks, with line management within Civil Engineering. Competitive salary and benefits offered.