Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer (Hybrid) Birmingham Based 

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our clients UK Transmission & Distribution team, supporting high-profile power infrastructure projects. This is a senior-level technical role requiring strong leadership, design capability, and experience within regulated utilities environments.  

Key details:

• Full-Time | 6-Month Rolling Contract | ASAP Start
• Transmission & Distribution Sector (Power)
• National Travel Required (Approx. 10%)
• Rate: £500 P/D (LTD/PAYE/UMB) 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead civil/structural design from concept through to detailed design completion
• Produce and review specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate across disciplines, suppliers, and clients
• Develop project schedules, scope, budgets, staffing plans, and construction planning
• Manage change control processes effectively
• Conduct quality reviews to ensure compliance with client, project, and industry standards
• Support construction phase activities including inspections, site coordination, and resolving installation issues
• Lead field inspections, calculations, and materials testing
• Prepare and present technical reports
• Contribute to sales, business development, and key bid pursuits
• Lead cost proposal and qualification statement development
• Manage project budgets and report performance
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership
• Ensure QA/QC compliance
• Maintain compliance with CDM 2015 and company/site safety policies

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Chartered status (CEng)
• Minimum 7 years’ civil/structural design experience
• Strong experience working with National Grid, SSEN, and/or SPEN procedures
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and Temporary Works
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD/BIM software, and structural analysis tools
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday) 
• Based in Birmingham, with travel to client and project sites as required
• Travel expected to be approximately 10% of working time (may vary depending on project requirements)
• Must be able to arrange and manage their own travel and accommodation

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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