Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural Engineer

Ramboll Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to lead Transmission & Distribution capability in the UK. This senior role combines technical authority, design management, and client-facing commercial support within a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will act as technical authority on major T&D projects, lead training and development of the engineering team, and regularly attend client and marketing meetings to shape proposals and represent the business.

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng / MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MIStructE).
• 10+ years' experience in civil & structural engineering with strong T&D exposure.
• Experience with Transmission & Distribution infrastructure, including substations and power networks.
• Experience working with National Grid and UK DNOs (e.g. UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, WPD).
• Experience in framework delivery environments.
• Demonstrable experience as Lead Engineer, Design Manager, or Technical authority.

Responsibilities

• Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for T&D civil and structural projects.
• Review, approve, and mentor designs produced by junior engineers.
• Oversee design risk management, technical assurance, and value engineering.
• Lead the training strategy for civil and structural engineers within the T&D sector.
• Attend client, bid, and marketing meetings as the senior technical representative.
• Build long-term relationships with DNOs, National Grid, ICPs, and EPC contractors.
• Provide technical input to project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
• Support innovation, digital engineering, and design efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client-facing communication

UK standards knowledge

CDM Regulations

Chartered Engineer status

Education

BEng / MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Leadership

Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution civil and structural projects.

• Substations
• Overhead Line (OHL) foundations
• Cable routes
• Associated T&D infrastructure

Ensure full compliance with:

• UK standards (Eurocodes, BS EN)
• National Grid / DNO specifications
• CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements

Review, approve, and mentor designs produced by junior and intermediate engineers.

Oversee design risk management, technical assurance, and value engineering.

Training & Capability Development

Lead the training strategy for civil and structural engineers within T&D sector.

• Technical training
• Design standards training
• T&D-specific best practice workshops
• Mentor graduate and mid-level engineers

Client, Commercial & Marketing

Support and attend client, bid, and marketing meetings as the senior technical representative.

Support:

• Bid strategy
• Scope definition
• Technical proposals
• Cost and programme input

Build long-term relationships with:

• DNOs
• National Grid
• ICPs
• EPC contractors

Project & Business Support

• Provide technical input to project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
• Assist in developing and growing the T&D service offering.
• Support innovation, digital engineering, and design efficiency initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (BEng / MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE / MIStructE).
• 10+ years' experience in civil & structural engineering with strong T&D exposure.
• Proven experience in Transmission & Distribution infrastructure, including substations and power networks.
• Experience working with:
• National Grid
• DNOs (UK Power Networks, SSEN, SPEN, WPD, etc.)
• Experience in framework delivery environments.
• Demonstrable experience as a:Lead Engineer, Design Manager, or Technical

Job Description

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has around 2,000 bright minds working across multiple offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our people develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to play a key leadership role in supporting and growing our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) capability in the UK. This is a high-impact position combining technical leadership, design management, training, and client-facing commercial support.

You will act as a technical authority and Design Manager on major T&D projects while also leading the training and development of our engineering team. You will regularly attend client and marketing meetings, helping shape proposals and represent the business at a, Authority.

Strong knowledge of:

• UK design standards and Eurocodes
• CDM Regulations
• Confident client-facing communicator

Experience leading and mentoring engineers.

Full UK driving licence.

About Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEquality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Civil Engineering