Senior Civil Design Engineer
Location: United Kingdom – hybrid working to nearest office
Salary: up to £75,000 + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Turner Lovell is currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join a rapidly expanding engineering design consultant and grid connection contractor. Our client is renowned for delivering exceptional solutions within the power, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
As the Senior Civil Design Engineer, you’ll lead the design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion, overseeing drawings, calculations, and specifications for a variety of civil structures and infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end civil design of electricity substations (up to 400kV) across the UK.
- Attend site visits, client meetings, and design reviews to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain alignment with project scope.
- Coordinate closely with internal design teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical, safety, and quality requirements within time and budget constraints.
- Manage design risks and develop practical, buildable engineering solutions throughout project development and delivery.
- Oversee design reviews and ensure integration with adjacent disciplines such as electrical and structural.
- Guide and support junior members within the team.
Ideal Background & Skills
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of industry experience, ideally within power transmission, distribution, substations, or related infrastructure in the energy and renewables sectors.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycles from feasibility through handover.
- Familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office; experience in Civil 3D, Revit, or Navisworks is advantageous.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects in the Power & Renewables industry. If you are eager to expand your career, apply now to learn more.
Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan at 020 4602 7660/anusha.gopalan@turnerlovell.com for more information.