Lead Civil Design Engineer

1 day ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

Are you a seasoned electrical engineer looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a Lead Civil Design Engineer to join our team in Birmingham, UK. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver primary and HV design packages on substation projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Develop and implement substation layouts and associated detail diagrams in accordance with established UK standards and processes.
  2. Undertake primary design & calculations, grounding & lightning design, steel design inputs, transformers, converters/rectifiers, HV & MV switchgear systems, auxiliary power AC & DC systems, power cables, RFQ, BOQ, SCF, DSLP, earthing system, busbar sizing, cable engineering.
  3. Provide technical support and develop tender scheme options and related project scope documents.
  4. Produce engineering time estimates and support monthly forecasts to complete.
  5. Lead and input into design and hazard review meetings.
  6. Training and mentoring junior staff.

We offer a competitive salary of up to £85,000 per annum, plus benefits including a company car or car allowance, bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in substations primary engineering and hold a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. They will be resilient, flexible, and able to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.



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