Job Description
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Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer – EV Charging
Location: BirminghamContract Type: Initial 3-month Fixed Term Contract
An innovative and fast-growing EV infrastructure business is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to take ownership of the civil and site design for high-power EV charging installations.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll lead civil design activity across multiple EV charging projects — from early feasibility through to construction — working closely with utilities, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
If you enjoy technically challenging infrastructure work and want to be involved in the rollout of large-scale EV charging across the UK, this role offers real impact and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Civil & Infrastructure Design
- Lead the civil design for EV charging sites, including:
- Cable ducting and trenching networks
- Equipment and charger foundations
- Access roads, hardstanding and equipment bases
- Groundworks and drainage considerations
- Develop site layouts for high-power EV chargers and associated infrastructure
- Produce and review detailed civil drawings such as:
- Duct routing layouts
- Trench cross-sections
- Foundation and construction details
Utility & Electrical Coordination
- Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs to support LV/HV connections from Point of Connection through to site infrastructure
- Coordinate civil aspects of electrical infrastructure delivery
Site Feasibility & Assessment
- Conduct or manage site surveys and feasibility studies
- Assess ground conditions, access constraints and constructability
- Provide technical input into site selection and infrastructure planning
Project Delivery & Technical Oversight
- Own civil design deliverables across multiple projects
- Lead design reviews and value engineering to optimise cost and buildability
- Support method statements, risk assessments and construction documentation
- Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams through installation and commissioning
- Interface with customers where required to deliver a practical, compliant solution
Required Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or similar
- Solid experience in civil infrastructure design
- Experience with utilities, cable ducting, trenching or similar civil works
- Strong AutoCAD 2D skills
- Experience working with utility xwzovoh providers and infrastructure stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple design workstreams
Desirable
- Experience within EV charging, energy, utilities, highways or renewables
- Exposure to DNOs, IDNOs or ICP frameworks
- Knowledge of high-power electrical infrastructure
- Experience using Autodesk Inventor
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong technical civil engineering capability
- Practical, solutions-focused approach to design
- High-quality CAD and technical detailing skills
- Confident stakeholder communicator
- Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid role combining office, home and site-based work
- Travel to EV infrastructure sites as required
- Occasional overnight stays depending on project location