Senior Civil Design Engineer in Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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My client is a specialist engineering consultancy that focuses on high voltage and power infrastructure projects. Due to sustained project demand, they are looking to appoint a Senior Civil Engineer into a Civil Design Manager role, with responsibility for leading a small civil design team and supporting its ongoing development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Civil Design Engineer who enjoys remaining technically hands-on while also stepping into a formal leadership and people management role.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the civil and structural design function, working closely with Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, and clients across a range of high voltage (HV) projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading civil / structural design delivery on HV projects (substations, foundations, cable routes, drainage, access roads, structures, reinforced concrete, steel structures)
* Managing, mentoring, and developing a small team of design engineers and engineering technicians
* Checking and approving civil / structural designs, calculations, and drawings
* Providing technical guidance and leadership across multiple projects
* Supporting tendering, project planning, and client engagement
* Helping shape civil design standards and processes within the business
Experience and Qualifications:
My client is keen to speak with experienced Civil Engineers / Structural Engineers who are comfortable combining technical delivery with team leadership, with:
* A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent
* Strong civil design experience within power, utilities, or wider infrastructure
* Experience leading or mentoring engineers (formal management experience is beneficial but not essential)
* Chartered status or working towards Chartership (ICE or similar)
* Good communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset
* BIM experience (desirable)
High voltage or substation experience would be ideal, but strong transferable infrastructure experience will also be considered.
Why This Role?
* Key leadership position within a growing, specialist consultancy
* Genuine influence over team development and technical direction
* Exposure to complex, technically interesting power projects
* Flexible working and a collaborative, non-corporate environment
If you’re a Senior Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer looking for a role where you can lead and influence. whilst remaining close to design, I’d be happy to discuss the opportunity in more detail. Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.
* salary based on skills and experience required for the role
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- Location:
- Sheffield
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Civil Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Engineer, Civil Design, Senior, Engineering, Civil, Design