Transmission Civil Design Lead (132–400kV)

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 15%

Single Cover Healthcare

Hybrid working

Pension scheme with 10% employer match

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Design Lead to oversee civil and structural design for transmission substations. You will guide EPC contractor designs from feasibility to construction, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating across interfaces.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Scotland, with a starting salary of £63,200 to £79,000 and up to 15% annual bonus plus single cover healthcare. Closing Date: 22/11/2026.

Qualifications

• The role requires strong leadership and stakeholder management within civil/structural engineering.
• Experience in transmission/EPC environments is essential.
• Knowledge of CDM, health and safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical review and assurance of EPC contractor civil and structural designs, calculations, models and reports.
• Lead civil and structural engineering activities from feasibility through detailed design and construction.
• Prepare and approve technical specifications and tender documentation.
• Act as the technical interface with EPC contractors, coordinating design deliverables and interfaces.
• Provide specialist civil and structural advice to Project Development and Delivery teams.
• Ensure designs meet legislation, CDM requirements, standards and operational needs.
• Promote innovative engineering solutions, including BIM to improve sustainability and delivery.
• Lead and develop Graduate, Design and Senior Design Engineers.
• Support engineering standards, processes and regulatory activities.
• Represent the Civil Engineering team at project, industry and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Education

Degree-level engineering qualification (BSc/BEng/MSc)

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Design Lead to oversee civil and structural design for transmission substations. You will guide EPC contractor designs from feasibility to construction, ensuring compliance with CDM and safety standards, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating across interfaces.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Scotland, with a starting salary of £63,200 to £79,000 and up to 15% annual bonus plus single cover healthcare. Closing Date: 22/11/2026.