Civil Design Engineer - Operations T&E in Belmont

Freedom Professional Services is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK.

Role based in Scotland, offering a hybrid work model with office and site components.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil design of electricity substations across the UK from concept to completion.
• Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for masonry buildings, steel portal frames, transformer bunds, drainage systems and roads on projects ranging in contract value of £100K to £20M.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams (electrical design, structural, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) to ensure effective delivery of projects.
• Update and identify issues that could risk programme, quality or cost.
• Attend progress meetings at client‑contractor offices or construction sites as required.
• Attend design team meetings to ensure timely flow and release of quality information matching the scope of work.
• Manage design risks and deliver buildable solutions.
• Provide engineering solutions to site‑based problems via TQ/RFI process.
• Mentor junior team members, provide technical guidance and promote professional development.

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven experience in a design environment for construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames and reinforced concrete.
• Client‑facing experience with ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Ability to lead delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills to engage in technical discussions with colleagues, non‑technical staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.
• Working toward Chartered or Incorporated status with a relevant professional body such as ICE.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience within the electricity distribution sector, particularly in substation design and electrical infrastructure.
• Practical experience with AutoCAD, Revit and Civil 3D for civil engineering design.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension with leading provider and employer contribution.
• Sick pay.
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days.
• Private medical insurance.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme (including counselling and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits: dental insurance, gym membership, give as you earn, travel insurance, tax‑free bikes, personal development programme.