Senior Civil Design Engineer HAL

This Senior Civil Design Engineer will report to the (Principal Civil Design Engineer and will work within UKPNS based in our Heathrow office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £84,160 and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date: 18/11/2026

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

Job Purpose:

The successful applicant shall be capable of satisfying the following general requirements:

• Autonomous production of civil and structural designs for the tendering, construction and handover packages.
• Ensure that all designs are developed to eliminate or reduce hazards and associated risks wherever reasonably practicable.
• Ensure compliance with design assurance, governance, and audit requirements.
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of technical, commercial, and contractual documentation for the procurement of engineering services and products.
• Assess and confirm the suitability of third-party construction activities that may impact electricity network assets.
• Comply with CDM regulations and support the role of Principal Designer when required.
• Provide technical liaison and coordination with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other collaborators to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Produce civil engineering designs in accordance with UK Power Networks Services and Heathrow Airport standards, policies and procedures, as well as the latest British Standards, ESQCR, Building Regulations, and fire safety requirements.
• Mentor Trainee, Graduate, and Design Engineers to enhance their technical proficiency, professional development, and practical experience.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ability to work autonomously
• Deal with specialist consultants and civil contractors during design, construction and handover stages
• Work in close coordination with structural and electrical engineers, quantity surveyors and CAD technicians.
• Resolve civil engineering challenges and provide a sound comprehension of airports engineering standards and construction policies.
• Awareness of current and technological developments in civil / structural engineering for airports.
• Ability to coordinate works with external consulting engineering organisations.
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised; set own targets, identify and implement innovative cost saving solutions.
• Exceptional team player in a dedicated team of designers, estimators, and planners.
• Safety culture and understanding of CDM and their application in this role. IOSH training would be beneficial.

Skills, Qualifications and

Experience:

• MSc Civil Engineering degree level or equivalent
• Civil engineering background and relevant experience in building works preferably within the Utility sector.
• Proven experience of reinforced concrete and structural steel, industrial type buildings.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Managing and communicating of packages of work for the CAD team to develop.
• Experienced in the use Autodesk suite for civil engineering design, e.g. Robot, Revit, Vehicle tracker.
• Experience signing off designs packages to be issued for stage approval, ‘for construction’ and 'As-built'
• Experience in underground cable routes, cable management systems, drainage…