Civil Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE)

The Role

As the Civil CDAE, you will act as the Contractor's senior technical authority, ensuring all civil and structural designs are compliant, coordinated and approved in line with National Grid NG/ET/SR188 requirements.

You will oversee design assurance activities, review and approve design packages, sign off DCAARs and work closely with National Grid stakeholders to drive technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve civil, structural and building engineering design packages.
• Sign off Design Compliance Audit Assurance Reports (DCAARs).
• Ensure compliance with National Grid standards and project specifications.
• Verify independent design checks and certification requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Manage multidisciplinary design interfaces across civil, structural, geotechnical, building services and HV equipment scopes.
• Review and approve design changes whilst maintaining full technical governance and traceability.
• Act as the key technical interface with National Grid Design Assurance Engineers.

What We're Looking For Essential

• Existing National Grid Civil CDAE Authorisation (Full or Limited), or
• Significant experience within transmission/substation design assurance and the capability to attain CDAE accreditation.
• Degree qualified in Civil, Structural or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong background in design management and technical governance.
• Experience within electricity transmission, substations, HVDC or major infrastructure projects.
• Excellent understanding of CDM Regulations and design risk management.

Desirable

• Experience covering:
• Earthworks
• Drainage
• Roads & access
• Foundations & piling
• Buildings & structures
• Cable routes & trenches
• Retaining structures
• Substation infrastructure

Why Apply?

• Work on one of the UK's most significant HVDC transmission projects.
• High-profile role providing technical leadership and design assurance.
• Long-term project pipeline.
• Opportunity for authorised CDAEs or senior engineers seeking to achieve National Grid accreditation.