Principal​/Associate Civil​/Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as Design Manager / Lead Engineer for Transmission & Distribution civil and structural projects.
• Lead the delivery of designs for:
  • Substations
  • Overhead Line (OHL) foundations
  • Cable routes
  • Associated T&D infrastructure
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • UK standards (Eurocodes, BS EN)
  • National Grid / DNO specifications
  • CDM Regulations and Health & Safety requirements
• Review, approve, and mentor designs produced by junior and intermediate engineers.
• Oversee design risk management, technical assurance, and value engineering.
• Lead the training strategy for civil and structural engineers within the T&D sector.
• Deliver structured training in:
  • Technical training
  • Design standards training
  • T&D-specific best practice workshops
• Mentor graduate and mid-level engineers.
• Attend client, bid, and marketing meetings as the senior technical representative.
• Support bid strategy, scope definition, technical proposals, cost and programme input, and build long‑term relationships with:
  • DNOs
  • National Grid
  • ICPs
  • EPC contractors
• Provide technical input to project planning, resourcing, and risk management.
• Assist in developing and growing the T&D service offering.
• Support innovation, digital engineering, and design efficiency initiatives.

• Degree (BEng / MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE / MIStruct
  
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• 10+ years' experience in civil & structural engineering with strong T&D exposure.
• Proven experience in Transmission & Distribution infrastructure, including substations and power networks.
• Experience working with:
  • National Grid
  • DNOs (UK Power Networks, SSEN, SPEN, WPD, etc.)
  • Framework delivery environments
• Demonstrable experience as a:
  • Lead Engineer
  • Design Manager
  • Technical Authority
• Strong knowledge of:
  • UK design standards and Eurocodes
  • CDM Regulations
• Confident client-facing communicator.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineers.
• Full UK driving licence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.