Civil Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Civil and Groundworks Design Engineer – Responsible for the design and coordination of all civil, structural, and groundworks elements associated with the HV Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, ensuring compliance with planning, environmental, geotechnical, and structural requirements.

• Site Investigation & Assessment: Review geotechnical surveys, topographical surveys, and site investigation reports. Assess ground conditions, drainage, and bearing capacity for equipment foundations and cable routes.
• Design Development: Prepare and develop design drawings, specifications, and calculations for foundations for battery containers, transformers, switchgear, and auxiliary equipment; Substation and compound civil works (bunds, fencing, access roads, drainage); Cable trenches, ducts, and pit layouts; Temporary works during construction. Coordinate with structural engineers where applicable.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure designs align with UK regulations, Eurocodes, CDM regulations, and local planning requirements. Incorporate flood risk, drainage, and SuDS (Sustainable Drainage Systems) requirements. Support environmental and archaeological considerations.
• Coordination & Interfaces: Work closely with electrical design engineers to coordinate cable routes, earthing, and interfaces. Collaborate with planning consultants, DNO/ICP, EPC contractor, and site teams.
• Construction Support: Provide technical support to site teams during groundworks and civils installation. Review contractor method statements and RAMS. Respond to RFIs and resolve design issues on-site.
• Procore Responsibilities: Upload and maintain civil and groundworks design documents and revisions in Procore. Manage and respond to RFIs related to civil works. Support submittal reviews for materials (e.g., concrete, aggregates, drainage products). Log and track design-related issues using Procore's coordination tools.
• Key Deliverables: Civil and groundworks design drawings and specifications. Foundation design calculations. Drainage and flood risk design package. Construction support drawings (temporary works, trenching layouts). Procore-managed design package for review, approval, and issue for construction.
• Skills & Experience: Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or related discipline or similar in terms of experience. Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE/IStructE desirable). Experience in civil and groundworks design for energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects. Knowledge of geotechnical engineering and ground improvement techniques. Familiarity with Procore (or similar CDE systems). Strong coordination and communication skills.