Civil & Structural Design Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector.

This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines.

You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget.

About the Client

Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects
• Provide technical input and governance across live project deliverables
• Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary design teams
• Plan and manage design work packages to programme and budget
• Review calculations and design outputs from third parties, ensuring technical accuracy and economic efficiency
• Interpret and assess pre-construction information, including geotechnical reports and drainage assessments
• Support planning consent processes and manage external design consultants
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health & safety legislation
• Occasional site visits to resolve construction-level issues

What Our Client is Looking For

• Strong experience in a civil/structural design consultancy environment
• Proven background in both civil and structural design, ideally within power transmission or comparable sectors (energy from waste, petrochemical, water)
• Working knowledge of M&E design coordination principles
• Experience with earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works
• Proficient in structural analysis software (eg Masterseries, Tedds, STAAD.Pro)
• Sound understanding of British and European design codes and Building Regulations
• Ability to review and interrogate technical calculations (manual and software-generated)
• Familiarity with drainage impact assessments and geotechnical investigations
• Strong understanding of design programme scheduling and cross-discipline dependencies
• Confident managing third-party design scope and timelines
• Effective client-facing communication skills
• Degree qualified in Design, Engineering or Construction
• Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable equivalent experience

What Our Client Offers

• Exposure to high-profile UK infrastructure projects
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Technical development and hands-on project delivery experience
• Hybrid working flexibility

Eligibility

• UK-based or eligible to work in the UK
• Available to start ASAP