Senior Civil Design Engineer - Substations

* Senior Civil Design Engineer - Substations - Power Transmission
* Sutton/Nottingham with hybrid or remote working
* Competitive salary + car & package
Senior Civil Design Engineer - Substations - Power Transmission
Sutton/Nottingham with hybrid or remote working
Competitive salary + car & package
Our client is one of the largest Utility EPC Contractors in the UK and Ireland. They provide essential infrastructure services within the energy, water, transport and telecommunications sectors. They have built and maintained relationships with a number of large clients including National Grid, Scottish Power and Western Power, and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. They are a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, and operate a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
The energy team plays a key role helping the UK achieve its 2050 net zero target through the design and construction of power infrastructure that links up renewable energy and other low carbon power sources to the customers that need it.
Their main clients are investing more in new large capital projects in the next 10 years that they have in the previous 30 years combined. Due to the high demands of the energy transition they have an excellent pipeline of work for the foreseeable future providing the right candidates the opportunity to join a very stable growing business and build their career over the next 10 years and beyond.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to liaise closely with the Design Delivery Manager - Substations, other Senior Design Engineers and internal/external customers ensuring project, programme and budgetary controls at all times. The candidate will lead and co-ordinate design projects and oversee the completion of these projects while providing technical support to Design Engineers, Project Engineers, Site Engineers, and clients.
Key responsibilities;
* Provide suitable, cost effective, innovative foundation, structural support and temporary works designs compliant with client specifications on programme and in project budget.
* To provide technical advice and support to personnel and clients.
* To provide technical assistance to the tendering and contract process in the production of tender and contract drawings and associated technical documentation.
* To liaise and work closely with other members of the department to ensure effective Foster good internal and external client relationships though professional timely communication in conjunction with a can-do attitude.
* Undertake and manage site visits, site surveys and investigations, soils testing and subsequent interpretive studies.
* Work closely with engineering staff, reviewing foundation and structural design and drawings where necessary.
* Provide effective training to key Design Engineers including CAD Technicians and construction staff while liaising regularly with the Lead Engineers and/or Design Delivery Manager.
* Develop and utilise office technology where required and suggest improvements where necessary.
* Perform Design verification/approval on substation geotechnical engineering and foundation calculations, and design documents, prior to issue.
* Liaise with clients to provide input and scope for new standards/codes of practice.
* Work within established Company policies and procedures while encouraging achievement and continuous improvement.
* Demonstrate safety, integrity and commitment at all times.
* Attend and contribute to regular project briefings, team meetings and design review meetings with engineers and/or technicians where necessary.
* Carry out any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business.
The candidate
We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual with excellent knowledge and understanding of all key client and industry specifications.
* B.Eng or BSc in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering, with honours; or HND plus relevant experience
* Sufficient experience on civil and structural substation design with considerable knowledge of National Grid specifications, British Standards, and other UK TNO and DNO design standards
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Power Transmission & Distribution sector or similar
* Have the ability to self-learn the use of any Civil or Structural engineering software
* Knowledge (preview drawings as a minimum) in using 2D CAD software (ideally Autodesk products)
Why join
This is a great opportunity for an individual to work on major National Grid projects with an excellent work life balance and the opportunity to work from home, anywhere in the UK.
* 26 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
* 35 hour working week + overtime
* Annual bonus
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Private health care
* Company car scheme with some great options
* Fully remote or hybrid working available from UK locations
If you are interested to learn more, contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones, or apply now by submitting your CV.