Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Location:
Birmingham

Contract Type:
Initial 3‑month Fixed Term Contract with possibility for long term extension

Salary: up to £65K pro-rata

An innovative and fast-growing EV infrastructure business is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to take ownership of the civil and site design for high‑power EV charging installations.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where you’ll lead civil design activity across multiple EV charging projects — from early feasibility through to construction — working closely with utilities, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

If you enjoy technically challenging infrastructure work and want to be involved in the rollout of large-scale EV charging across the UK, this role offers real impact and responsibility.

• Lead the civil design for EV charging sites, including:
• Cable ducting and trenching networks
• Equipment and charger foundations
• Access roads, hard standing and equipment bases
• Groundworks and drainage considerations
• Develop site layouts for high-power EV chargers and associated infrastructure
• Produce and review detailed civil drawings such as:
• Duct routing layouts
• Trench cross-sections
• Foundation and construction details

• Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs to support LV/HV connections from Point of Connection through to site infrastructure
• Coordinate civil aspects of electrical infrastructure delivery

• Conduct or manage site surveys and feasibility studies
• Assess ground conditions, access constraints and constructability Project Delivery & Technical Oversight
  • Lead design reviews and value engineering to optimise cost and buildability
  • Support method statements, risk assessments and construction documentation
  • Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams through installation and commissioning
  • Interface with customers where required to deliver a practical, compliant solution
  Required Experience & Qualifications
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or similar
  • Experience with utilities, cable ducting, trenching or similar civil works
  • Experience working with utility providers and infrastructure stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple design work streams
  • Experience with in EV charging, energy, utilities, highways or renewables
  • Exposure to DNOs, IDNOs or ICP frameworks
  • Knowledge of high-power electrical infrastructure
  • Experience using Autodesk Inventor
  Key Skills & Attributes
  • Strong technical civil engineering capability
  • Practical, solutions‑focused approach to design
  • High‑quality CAD and technical detailing skills
  • Confident stakeholder communicator
  • Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
  Working Arrangements
  • Hybrid role combining office, home and site‑based work
  • Travel to EV infrastructure sites as required