Senior Civil Engineer

Turner Lovell; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy is looking for a Principal or Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the design of electricity substations across the UK. This role involves managing design processes from concept to completion, ensuring projects meet technical standards, and guiding junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least three years of relevant industry experience. Join this exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in the Power and Renewables sector with the flexibility of remote working.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of industry experience in power transmission and infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles from feasibility through handover.
• Experience in leading civil design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end civil design of electricity substations across the UK.
• Attend site visits and monitor project progress.
• Manage design risks and develop practical engineering solutions.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Site assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Civil 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Principal / Senior Civil Design Engineer

Location: England - Remote Working

Contract Type: Permanent

Turner Lovell is currently recruiting for a Principal, Senior Civil Designclass Engineer or Civil Engineers to join a rapidly expanding engineering design consultant and grid connection contractor. Our client is renowned for delivering exceptional solutions within the power, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

As the Principal or Senior Civil Design Engineer, you’ll lead the design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion, overseeing drawings, calculations, and specifications for a variety of civil structures and infrastructure. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end civil design of electricity substations (up to 400kV) across the UK.
• Attend site visits, client meetings, and design reviews to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with project scope.
• Coordinate closely with internal design teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical, safety, and quality requirements within time and budget constraints.
• Manage design risks and develop practical, buildable engineering solutions throughout project development and delivery. управление> по
• Oversee design reviews and ensure integration with adjacent disciplines such as electrical and structural.
• Guide and support junior members within the team.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of industry experience, ideally within power transmission, distribution, substations, or related infrastructure in the energy and renewablesৰত sectors.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles from feasibility through handover.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office; experience in Civil 3D, Revit, or Navisworks is advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in the Power & Renewables industry. If you are eager to expand your career, apply now to learn more.

Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan or Curtis Thompson at 020 7448 1100 for more information.