Civil Engineer

Job Description Summary

The North and South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of high voltage transmission projects, including the connection of new generation and grid stability projects, and is looking for a Civil Engineer to join the team.

You will support the tender team in developing tenders, managing and coordinating the civil works element of the tender, managing suppliers in the design and costing of the Civil Works scope and incorporating into our overall tender submission. Ensuring our offer is compliant with statutory regulations and the employer’s requirements. Once the project is secured you will manage the delivery of the Civil works design and construction, coordinating these works with other project elements, ensuring the employer’s requirements are met and the works are in line with our tender offer.

You will review and validate supplier designs and act as the main technical interface with the client for the Civil Works scope.

• New high voltage transmission substations
• Expansion and reinforcement of existing transmission substations and networks
• Onshore and offshore substations to facilitate windfarm connections and other renewable technologies
• Network compensation and stability projects
• Energy storage projects

• Understand the customer’s requirements and technical specifications
• Understand GE equipment and design requirements
• Develop a scheme design to meet the employer and GE requirements
• Support GE sourcing team in selecting suitable suppliers and inviting tenders
• Support GE sourcing team in reviewing offers
• Prepare an internal estimate for the Civil Construction works
• Prepare technical submissions
• Work with the GE tender team to develop design and construction programmes
• Contribute to risk reviews
• Act as main point of contact with the client for all Civil Works matters
• Manage external designers in the execution of the design
• Manage design and build contractors in the execution of the design
• Coordinate flow of information from GE to CW designers
• Verify and review CW designs prior to submission to the client
• Manage the customer approval process and ensure customers comments are answered in a timely manner
• Support GE construction team in the delivery of the project, attending site as required to resolve technical issues
• Manage the close‑out of Civil Works documentation and ensure it is returned to the client within agreed timescales

• Degree or NHD in Civil Engineering or similar construction qualification
• Several years of experience in either design management or construction activities
• High voltage substation experience would be beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of UK construction techniques, building regulations, BIM

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of all aspects of the Civil Engineering and Construction industry and be able to discuss these subjects with clients, designers and contractors, and propose solutions and improvements. The candidate will be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of self‑management, and have a high degree of flexibility, resilience and a self‑learning attitude.

Relocation assistance provided:
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