Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural Engineer

Ramboll; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll seeks a Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural Engineer to lead and grow its UK Transmission & Distribution capability. You will act as technical authority, design manager, and mentor for the engineering team on major power infrastructure projects across substations, OHL foundations, and cable routes.

The role combines technical leadership, design management, training delivery, and client-facing support, with opportunities to influence strategy and deliver high-impact outcomes for

Qualifications

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE) status.
• 10+ years in civil/structural engineering with T&D exposure.
• Experience with National Grid and UK DNOs.
• Lead Engineer/Design Manager or Technical Authority experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution civil and structural projects.
• Lead design delivery for substations, OHL foundations, and cable routes.
• Attend client and marketing meetings as senior technical representative.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee design risk management.
• Support training strategy and capability development for civil engineers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design management

Mentoring

Client meetings

UK standards

Eurocodes knowledge

Chartered engineer

Education

BEng/MEng Civil or Structural

Chartered Engineer (CEng MIStructE)

Job description

Senior/Principal/Associate Civil/Structural Engineer

• Full-time

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 senior technical level.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to influence strategy, develop people, and lead landmark UK power infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Leadership

• Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution civil and structural projects.
• Lead the delivery of designs for:
  • 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.
• Deliver structured:
  • Technical training
  • Design standards training
  • T&D-specific best practice workshops
• Mentor graduate and mid-level engineers.

Client, Commercial & Marketing Support

• 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.
• 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 Authority.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • UK design standards and Eurocodes
  • CDM Regulations
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with 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 Inclusion

Equality, 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. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.

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