Civil Design Engineer

This Civil Design Engineer will report into the Design Lead and will work within Capital Programme based in our Bidder Street, London (near Canning Town) office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £68,144 + Inner London Allowance and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.

Close Date:20/09/2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Private Medical Cover
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Production of civil designs from a scope provided by Project Managers, Customers or the Design Lead and will include project costings to customer requirements for time, quality and budget.

These schemes could be for APP and/or Connections (non-contestable and contestable) works, adhering to UK Power Networks design standards.

The Civil designer will liaise with the Project Manager, Electrical designer and PDC, ensuring compliance to design, CDM and relevant standards for both the regulated network solutions for all customers.

• Production of Civil and Structural Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements
• Produce effective designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards in conjunction with Electrical engineering works
• Oversee and contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
• Compliance with design assurance and audit processes
• Supporting and mentoring Trainee/Graduate engineers to enhance their technical knowledge and experience.
• Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM Regulations
• Fulfil the role of Principal Designer for allocated schemes.

• Provide an excellent service to the customer.
• Work as a Team Player in a dedicated team of Designers, Estimators and Planners.
• Liaise with the operational teams to ensure a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final connection and business closure.
• Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM Regulations
• Ensure design eliminates/reduces any hazards which may give rise to risks; and reduce risks from any remaining hazards (in conjunction with CDM)
• Ensure design provides sufficient information about aspects of the design of the structure or its construction or maintenance as will adequately assist clients, the CDM team, other designers and contractors.
• Collaborate with UKPN designers.

• Educated to degree (BSc in Civil Engineering) level or equivalent
• Civil / structural engineering background and relevant experience in civil engineering and building works ideally within Utility sector.
• Competence in resolving civil engineering issues and ability to provide a sound understanding of company standards and policies and their application to this role. Awareness of current and technological developments in civil / structural engineering.
• Ability to work with external engineering organisations and customers/stakeholders representing UKPN to best effect.
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