Senior Civil Design Engineer

7 Days Old

Senior Civil Design Engineer Location: Scotland – Hybrid (Office, Site) Employment: Permanent Benefits: Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits Summary Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for civil engineering and the energy sector? Freedom Professional Services are seeking an individual with strong technical expertise across a broad range of civil engineering disciplines to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution design team. You will lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion, working closely with internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) and clients to ensure all requirements are met. As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on design frameworks for DNOs, design and build opportunities for high profile clients and iconic projects, ensuring that all work is completed to the highest standard. You will be involved in every aspect of the project, from planning and cost estimation to construction and quality control. Key Deliverables
Lead the production and review of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bundles, drainage systems and roads, on projects ranging in construction contract value of £100K–£20M. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure effective delivery, providing updates and identifying issues that could risk programme, quality or cost. Attend progress meetings as required at client/contractor offices or construction sites. Attend design team meetings to ensure timely release of quality information and ensure this information corresponds with the scope of work. Manage design risks to deliver buildable solutions. Provide engineering solutions to site‑based problems through TQ/RFI process. Mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and promoting professional development. Take responsibility for your own professional development in line with current best practice, legislative changes, and customer requirements.
Required Qualifications
Proven experience working in a design environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete. Experience in client‑facing roles, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment. Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non‑technical staff, and clients. Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning. Degree in Civil Engineering (or related subject) and working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE.
Desirable
Experience working within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure. Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civils3D for civil engineering design. Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
Competitive salary Car or Car allowance 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution Sick pay Personal wellbeing and volunteer days Private medical insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit you: Dental insurance, gym memberships, Give As You Earn, travel insurance, tax‑free bikes Personal development programme
Next Steps As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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