Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer

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You will work alongside our Principal Civil & Structural Design Engineer and Electrical Engineers delivering designs for Electrical Substations from 11kV to 132kV for the connection of generation and demand projects to the electricity distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Work on new build and existing substation developments from concept through to detailed design stage.
Civil and Structural design to British Standards, Eurocodes and Distribution Network Operators specifications.
Ability to understand and implement Client’s brief and Distribution Network Operators specifications.
Preparation and detailing of drawings.
Working on own initiative.
Undertake site visits, surveys, and inspections.
Liaising/working with Clients and Distribution Network Operators.
Adhering to project control procedures.
Coordinate project requirements at design stage with our electrical and earthing designers.
Interpret Geotechnical Reports, Topographical Surveys and Flood Risk Assessments to assess the impact on the civil design.
Reinforced concrete foundation design.
Design of metal structures to support outdoor Extra High Voltage electrical equipment,
Design of cable containment systems.
Structural Design Calculations for foundations and metal structures.
Design of substation buildings in either reinforced concrete or Brick and Block and associated roof.
Design of access roadways.
Design of security fencing systems.
Design of surface water and foul water drainage systems.
Producing setting out drawings.
Undertaking cut and fill calculations to determine the site levels.
Ensure that designs comply with DNO policy and specifications, The Electricity at Work Regulations, H&S, ESQCR and CDM Regulations.

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Company: Utility Consultancy and Engineering Limited

Apply for the Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer

Location: Barnsley

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Work on new build and existing substation developments from concept through to detailed design stage.
Civil and Structural design to British Standards, Eurocodes and Distribution Network Operators specifications.
Ability to understand and implement Client’s brief and Distribution Network Operators specifications.
Preparation and detailing of drawings.
Working on own initiative.
Undertake site visits, surveys, and inspections.
Liaising/working with Clients and Distribution Network Operators.
Adhering to project control procedures.
Coordinate project requirements at design stage with our electrical and earthing designers.
Interpret Geotechnical Reports, Topographical Surveys and Flood Risk Assessments to assess the impact on the civil design.
Reinforced concrete foundation design.
Design of metal structures to support outdoor Extra High Voltage electrical equipment,
Design of cable containment systems.
Structural Design Calculations for foundations and metal structures.
Design of substation buildings in either reinforced concrete or Brick and Block and associated roof.
Design of access roadways.
Design of security fencing systems.
Design of surface water and foul water drainage systems.
Producing setting out drawings.
Undertaking cut and fill calculations to determine the site levels.
Ensure that designs comply with DNO policy and specifications, The Electricity at Work Regulations, H&S, ESQCR and CDM Regulations.

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Posted: May 15th, 2026