Principal Civil Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU GROUP LTD Full time
Job Title: Principal Civil Design Engineer

Integrum Power Engineering, part of the OCU Group, is a leading electrical engineering design and build contractor and ICP specializing in high-voltage power transmission and distribution projects. Our industry sectors include utilities, renewable energy, rail, and private networks. We offer engineering services across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and design through to installation, commissioning, and asset management.

This is a unique opportunity to join a group of talented, supportive, and ambitious engineers. As a Principal Civil Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to build and shape the civil design department, making a significant impact across our growing businesses. This role is perfect for those who want to make a positive change and difference as part of a well-established company operating under the OCU Group.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the provision of expert advice, input, and support associated with the provision of services for our customers and suppliers.
  • Provide professional leadership for the development of engineers aligned to the engineering discipline and undertake professional mentorship of engineers in support of their achievement of professional registration to their relevant Engineering Council.
  • Lead the setting of policy and standards, operational processes, and systems. Manage the design programs, including the team competence development.
  • Lead the technical input to the development of the standard design, specifications, means of compliance, and KPIs reporting, including system risk.
  • Set strategy within the technical engineering area in liaison with experts internally and externally to utilize industry best practice.
  • Act as Delivery Manager for the project or portfolio of projects and deliver specific Engineering Design deliverables time, cost, and quality.
  • Identify opportunities for technical and business process improvement and innovation, developing business cases where required.
  • Manage Engineering Design Verification and Assurance activities. Integrate and coordinate activity across different engineering disciplines and contribute to the development of engineers within IPE.
  • Support the development and implementation of competency frameworks and specify the engineering design discipline training needs.
  • Actively support the Principal Design Engineer [Electrical] in the estimating, tendering, and planning of new projects.
  • Produce, manage, and coordinate conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for civil engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements.
  • Survey new construction sites and assessing existing structures for upgrades, conduct design verifications to verify the assets are installed as per the approved design.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to computer-aided design (CAD) software drawings and schematics.
  • Prepare work schedules and allocate resources, as well as supervising junior engineers and sub-contractors.
  • Identify and lead opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and business improvements by means of research and innovation to create standard technical solutions.
Requirements:
  • Chartered Engineer or demonstrate equivalent experience (Level 7)
  • A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards, and national legislation
  • Experience of developing technology, systems, and strategies
  • Knowledge of the safety management and risk assessment process
  • Broad and extensive experience in the development of engineering technology
  • Experience of working in railway/energy infrastructure management or a similar safety-critical environment
  • Proficiency in civil engineering project management software, such as Civil 3D and CityEngine, as well as CAD;
  • Outstanding self-reliance, resourcefulness, and initiative, flexible approach, and excellent time management.
About OCU Group:

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest-growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering engineering solutions. We work directly with many of the country's leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, One Company United.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.



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