Senior Design Engineer - CAD; Civils

Senior Design Engineer – CAD (Civils)

Location:

Prenton, Merseyside with hybrid and flexible working. Salary: £55,000 - £68,750 plus excellent benefits package. Contract Type:
Permanent | 37 hours per week. Closing Date: 21st September 2026.

Create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks, we're playing a central role in delivering the UK's transition to Net Zero. As we continue to invest in our electricity network, we're undertaking a significant programme of infrastructure projects to improve network resilience, increase capacity, and support the communities and businesses we serve. We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer (CAD Technician) to join our SP Manweb team based in Prenton.

Reporting into the Civil Engineering Design team, you will be responsible for preparing civil and structural engineering drawings for new substations and modifications to existing assets across our 132kV network. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to major network investment projects while helping to drive innovation and best practice in digital engineering and design.

As a Senior Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Producing and maintaining civil and structural layouts, general arrangement drawings, sections and detailed drawings.
• Preparing concrete reinforcement drawings and schedules.
• Liaising with civil engineers and other disciplines to develop coordinated and integrated design solutions.
• Reviewing and checking drawings completed by other team members.
• Ensuring the quality, consistency and accuracy of all technical outputs.
• Managing drawing registers, revisions and document control processes.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior CAD Technicians and Designers.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing development of BIM workflows as necessary, standards and digital engineering initiatives.
• Contributing to continuous improvement activities across the design function.

Essential HNC in Civil Engineering or Eng Tech qualification. Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, including the use of XREFs. A sound understanding of construction methods and common forms of civil engineering construction. Extensive experience producing civil and structural engineering drawings, with minimum 7 years' experience. Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality technical drawings. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Good numeracy and computer skills. Proven problem-solving ability. Ability to work effectively within a team environment and meet project deadlines. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience working within the electrical transmission or distribution industry. Experience using Civil 3D and other BIM software.

• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to continuous improvement.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality standards.
• Enthusiasm for digital innovation and modern engineering practices.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At Scottish Power, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private…