Lead Civil Project Engineer

Overview

In this on-site leadership role you will drive civil, structural and architectural works for major substation and grid connection projects. You will coordinate with design and construction teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery across live energy environments. You’ll oversee subcontractors, manage technical interfaces, and support bids and tenders to secure competitive outcomes. The position sits within the Engineering team of the Operations department and offers clear progression in the energy infrastructure sector. This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer excited by delivering large-scale projects across the UK’s power network.

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil, Structural and Architectural works across multiple projects from design through handover
• Oversee resource and subcontractor performance to ensure safety and conformity with standards
• Act as primary technical support for CSA construction activities for internal and external stakeholders
• Define construction strategy for CSA across a project portfolio aligned with policies and approved designs
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and approvals of Civil & Structural works
• Perform on-site surveying for setting out and as-built data; assist with documentation
• Manage project documentation uploads to Procure
• Troubleshoot construction issues and prepare technical reports for stakeholders
• Coordinate with project management, design, and construction teams for integrated delivery
• Ensure construction plans align with project programme and CSA integration
• Provide technical input into bids and tender submissions
• Build client relationships, handle escalations, and support client meetings and industry groups
• Possible deputy Engineering Manager when required

Key requirements

• Experience delivering significant energy infrastructure projects in the UK
• Extensive work in live substations for a DNO or TSO (11kV to 400kV)
• Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards across projects
• Experience supporting tendering, estimation and work-winning activities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation
• BTEC HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Valid emergency first aid at work and CSCS/EUSR site card
• Strong communication skills and cross-department collaboration
• Self-motivated, change-oriented with tech adoption
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites

• communication (verbal and written)
• collaboration across departments
• problem-solving
• CSA construction knowledge
• on-site surveying and setting out
• project documentation management (Procure)

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