Senior Design Engineer (Civils)

iberdrola; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase program

Share Incentive Plan

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with 10% company match

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is hiring a Senior Design Engineer (Civils) in Cambuslang. You will lead civil/structural design across transmission projects, developing specs, calculations and drawings while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work in a hybrid model with a focus on delivering sustainable, innovative engineering solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant experience.
• Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional membership.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering designs for transmission infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering specifications, calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs meet legislation, standards and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support development and delivery of project training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

CDM & health & safety

Project lifecycle experience

Education

Degree or HND in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

STAAD Pro

TEDDS

Job description

Senior Design Engineer (Civils)

Cambuslang

Salary from £55,000 to £68,750

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 24/09/26

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you'll be doing

• As a Senior Civil Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and delivering civil and structural engineering solutions across the transmission network. Working on major infrastructure projects, you will provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable engineering outcomes.
• Lead and support the civil engineering design of transmission infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering specifications, calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Deliver designs for earthworks, access roads, drainage, concrete foundations, steel structures and buildings.
• Review technical requirements, tender submissions and contractor proposals.
• Provide technical support during project development and construction phases.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of industry best practice.
• Support the development and delivery of technical and safety training where required.

What You'll Bring

• Degree or HND in Civil, Structural or a related Engineering discipline, with relevant industry experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or actively working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience delivering civil engineering designs for transmission or distribution network projects.
• Knowledge of earthworks, drainage, foundations, access roads, structures and industrial buildings.
• Understanding of sustainability principles, carbon reduction and BIM methodologies.
• Experience using industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, STAAD Pro and TEDDS.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety requirements within engineering design.
• Experience working to utility, energy or infrastructure industry standards.

Minimum Criteria

• Degree or diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant experience.
• Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional membership.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and undertake occasional work away from home.
• Ability to adapt working hours to meet project and business requirements.

What's in it for you

• As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, d