Senior Civil Design Engineer

Senior Civil Design Engineer

Freedom Professional Services is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. The role is based in Leeds, North England and is permanent with competitive salary, car allowance and flexible benefits.

Job Summary: As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion, working closely with internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) and clients to ensure all requirements are met.

• Lead the production and review of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K - £20M.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost.
• Attend progress meetings at client/contractor offices or construction sites.
• Attend design team meetings to ensure timely information flow and release of quality information that corresponds with the scope of works.
• Manage design risks to deliver buildable solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions to site‑based problems through TQ/RFI process.
• Mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development.
• Take responsibility for professional development in line with best practice, legislative changes and customer requirements.

• Proven experience working in a design environment for traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete.
• Experience in client‑facing roles with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
• Strong communication skills for technical discussions with colleagues, non‑technical staff, and clients.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject, working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with ICE.

• Experience with in the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure.
• Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary.
• Car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution.
• Sick pay.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 employee assistance program.
• Flexible benefits – dental, gym membership, give as you earn, travel insurance, tax‑free bikes.
• Personal development programme.

We’ll outline the recruitment process with plenty of notice and accommodation if required. Freedom is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees, we invest heavily in training and development. Our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on groundbreaking projects across various sectors.