Senior Civil Engineer - Transmission & Distribution

Description

Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions.

Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

To act in a senior technical capacity in producing Burns & McDonnell’s UK engineering related project deliverables relating to civil/structural engineering, within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice. This includes:

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead civil/structural engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with BS, Eurocodes, and ENA standards

• Project Execution:
  Manage design, analysis, and consultancy for T&D infrastructure, including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables.

• Quality Assurance:
  Approve designs, conduct technical reviews, and maintain compliance with CDM Regulations.

• Collaboration & Development:
  Support cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance UK civil/structural engineering capabilities.

• Innovation & Efficiency:
  Develop new methodologies, refine engineering processes, and integrate BIM principles (Revit, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds).

• Client Engagement & Business Growth:
  Drive customer success, support bids, and foster relationships to expand our presence in the sector.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to client transmission procedures and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).

• 7 years civil/structural design experience.

• Expertise in client (National Grid TP, SSEN & SPEN) procedures, CDM 2015, and Temporary Works.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, CAD/BIM software, and structural analysis tools.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable :

• 5 years civil/structural design experience in T&D.

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with ICE or Istruct
  
  E or an equivalent professional licence gained through the professional institution to which the individual is aligned.

• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, APS).Experience as a Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE).

• Substation safety training (NSI 30, BESC:
  
  AIM).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

Other Locations GB-Glasgow-Glasgow

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req : 250494

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO N/A