83036 - Senior Civil Design EngineerThis Senior Civil Design Engineer will report to the Design Lead and will work within Capital Programme & Procurement based in our Crawley / Maidstone office. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. You will be a permanent employee.You will attract a salary of 84,160 and a Business Car and a bonus of 3%Close Date: 04/11/2026We also provide the following additional benefits23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaidPersonal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket LoanTax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing SchemesOccupational Health supportSwitched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' productsDiscounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgrammeJob Purpose:Produce civil designs from a defined scope provided by Project Managers, Customers or Design Leads, including project costings, meeting the requirements for time, quality and budget. Projects could be contestable or non-contestable from internally motivated work (APP) or customer connections.The Senior Civil designer will communicate with the Project Manager, Electrical designer and Principle Design Co-ordinator, ensuring design compliance, adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations (CDM) 2015 and standards providing regulated network solutions for all customers.Produce Civil and Structural Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM 2015 requirementsProduce designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards together with Electrical engineering worksOversee and contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering productsEnsure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.Compliance with design assurance and audit processesSupport and mentor Trainee and Graduate Engineers to enhance their experience.Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM 2015 Regulations, including multi-disciplinary design coordination.Comply with the requirements of the designer as determined by the CDM 2015 RegulationsEnsure design eliminates or reduces any hazards which may give rise to risks; and reduce risks from any remaining hazards together with the CDM 2015 RegulationsEnsure that the design provides information about aspects of the design of the structure or its construction or maintenance requirements that will adequately assist clients, the CDM team, other designers and contractors.Work with external engineering organisations and customers/partners representing UKPN to best effect.Input into construction ideas and techniques.Manage and communicate with the CAD team to produce design drawings suitable for construction. Qualifications:Essential: Civil Engineering degree with relevant Substation, Overhead Line and Cable experience.Civil / structural engineering background in civil engineering and building works within the Utilities sector.Competence in resolving civil engineering issues and ability to provide a sound understanding of company policies and their application to this role. Awareness of current and technological developments in civil / structural engineering.Knowledge of AutoCAD (also Bentley software would be beneficial).A good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management 2015 (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role including IOSH training.A good level of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness;A general appreciation of financial reporting systems;Knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications, in particular: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint;Experience of planning permissions.Experience of site surveying and setting out.Experience of building services.Broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment i.e. Transformers, Switchgear, cables, and protection schemes.Roadworks, external works including drainage, building reinforced concrete foundations, superstructure including structural steel works, brick block cavity walls, different types of roofing, reinforced concrete structures.Nature and Scope:Largely desk-based, the post also requires to visit operational sites, construction sites, site meetings, manufactures meetings (at their premisses) and internal review meetings.UK Power Networks is committed to a policy of equality in its employment practices and values a workforce that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities in which we work. UK Power Networks is committed to securing the highest standards of health and safety at work and of care for the environment. Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesManagers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.These tools help us manage applications more efficiently and consistently, but they do not make hiring decisions. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly and transparently, in line with our legal, regulatory and ethical obligations.Your data will be hosted within a secure environment and will only be used by UK Power Networks for the purpose of which it is intended. The data is used only as an input to provide insights for the screening process and is not retained by the model or by UK Power Networks’ contractor, shared with the contractor’s other customers or with OpenAI, or used to train or improve AI models.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checksIf you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Senior Civil Design Engineer (Contractor) in Crawley employer: UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and satisfaction. As a Connection Coordinator at our Bidder Street office, you will benefit from a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on customer experiences across the UK. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering essential services.
