Senior Contractor Design Approval Engineer

slihrms; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins’Réalis is seeking a Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) to provide senior technical leadership and independent design assurance on Transmission and Distribution projects in the UK. You will act as LCDAE for nominated schemes, ensuring designs meet National Grid procedures, CDM Regulations and Atkins’Réalis governance.

Facilities include hybrid working with travel to office sites around the UK (3 days per week).

Qualifications

• Degree and professional registration required for LCDAE role.
• Demonstrable competence to act as LCDAE per National Grid procedures.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as LCDAE for allocated transmission and distribution projects.
• Lead interdisciplinary design reviews and risk assessments.
• Review and approve key deliverables (calculations, drawings, risk assessments).
• Ensure design risks are identified, assessed and mitigated per CDM Regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical direction and approval conditions, ensuring traceability and closure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical judgment

Education

Degree in electrical or civil engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Atkins’Réalis is seeking a Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) to provide senior technical leadership and independent design assurance on Transmission and Distribution projects in the UK. You will act as LCDAE for nominated schemes, ensuring designs meet National Grid procedures, CDM Regulations and Atkins’Réalis governance.

Facilities include hybrid working with travel to office sites around the UK (3 days per week).