Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to join a leading organization focused on major electricity transmission infrastructure projects. In this hybrid contract role, the engineer will take ownership of civil and structural design packages for substations and HVDC projects, collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, procurement, and construction teams to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both designing and providing technical oversight, supporting the project from inception through to construction.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of civil and structural design packages across major substation and HVDC infrastructure projects.
- Provide design governance and review work produced by internal engineers and external design consultants.
- Develop technical scopes, Scope of Works documents and design tender packages.
- Manage design deliverables, interfaces, programme, and technical requirements.
- Support procurement and construction teams with technical input throughout project delivery.
- Review designs for compliance with contractual requirements, relevant standards, CDM Regulations, and Building Regulations.
- Provide technical support during construction and occasionally attend site to resolve design-related issues.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in civil and structural design within a civil/structural engineering consultancy or design environment.
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, ideally within power transmission, substations, or HVDC.
- Proficiency in structural design software such as Tedds, STAAD.Pro, MasterSeries or similar.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, relevant British/European design standards, and Building Regulations.
- Experience reviewing calculations and designs produced by other engineers or external consultancies.
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management skills.