Senior Civil Engineer (HVDC)

expand_more; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (HVDC) to provide expert leadership on civil engineering for HVDC infrastructure projects. You will oversee project phases, ensuring high technical standards while contributing to the UK's low-carbon energy transition. Hybrid working model available.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles in infrastructure.
• Experience leading FEED or early-stage design phases.
• Familiarity with UK planning and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering packages for HVDC projects.
• Manage civil engineering risks and associated strategies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated designs.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Geotechnical engineering

Structural engineering

Environmental engineering

Job description

Role: Senior Civil Engineer (HVDC)

Location: Warwick (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months

Overview

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide expert civil engineering leadership across our interconnector portfolio. This includes supporting the development and construction phases of HVDC infrastructure projects (HVDC converter stations and HVDC cables). You will ensure civil works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards, contributing to the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy system.

Spec

• Lead a team to specify civil engineering packages including FEED/ECI/EPC for all civils elements including Converter stations, cables and substations.


• Provide expert support to delivery teams during survey works and project execution.


• Devise robust assurance plans for all works, and ensure all scopes are sufficiently resourced with civil engineering support.


• Support with undertaking value engineering/reliability assessments of project elements.


• Accountable for ownership of project civil engineering risks and associated mitigation strategies.


• Manage and coordinate internal and external civil engineering resources, including consultants and surveyors.


• Develop and review technical specifications, design criteria, and FEED deliverables.


• Organising and incorporating architectural inputs into civil designs and the DCO deliverables


• Interface with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions.


• Work with the Global Procurement team through to support procurement activities by preparing technical documentation, evaluating bids, and responding to supplier queries for main civils contracts.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design and construction in infrastructure or energy sectors.


• Experience leading FEED or early-stage design phases of large-scale projects.


• Familiarity with geotechnical, structural, and environmental engineering principles.


• Skilled in project management, including scope, cost, schedule, and risk control.


• Understanding of UK planning and permitting processes.

For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert