Senior Civil Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Elephant amp Castle, United Kingdom Morson Edge Full time

Senior Civil Design Engineer

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Contract Type: 6-month contract (extendable to 12 months)

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join an engineering design team supporting civil and structural design for new and existing substation projects planned for 2025/26. The role involves producing detailed civil and structural drawings, calculations, and reports, covering survey specifications, concept and detailed design, and approved-for-construction documentation. The successful candidate will work primarily in London (Elephant and Castle) delivering design packages independently and liaising with multidisciplinary teams including electrical engineers, quantity surveyors, CAD technicians, suppliers, and clients.

Key responsibilities include producing designs for steel frames, reinforced concrete, cable routes, supporting structures, fence systems, secondary oil containment, building services, and drainage within substation compounds. The role requires interpreting geotechnical reports, resolving civil engineering issues, and ensuring compliance with substation standards and policies. The candidate will manage and communicate work packages for the CAD team, review designs from colleagues and external consultants, and be responsible for approving and signing off designs and reports.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. The role demands adherence to all Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements, promoting safe working methods and creating a safe environment for all staff and contractors.

Skills

Proven experience producing civil and structural designs for substation projects in England
Chartered Engineer or near chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with Revit and Robot is beneficial
Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to interpret and review geotechnical reports
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and unsupervised, setting own targets
Experience managing and communicating work packages to CAD teams
Sound understanding of substation standards and policies
Ability to liaise confidently with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams

Software/Tools

AutoCAD
Revit (beneficial)
Robot Structural Analysis (beneficial)
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Certifications & Standards

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or close to achieving membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Compliance with UK Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
Understanding and application of CDM regulations and safe design practices

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