Senior Civil Engineer - Associate

Overview

Lead civil/structural delivery for substation and grid infrastructure projects in UK.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• technical leadership
• civil design
• regulatory compliance
• quality assurance
• client liaison

Tasks

-Oversee project budgets, risk management, and resource allocation to ensure delivery to programme and cost targets. -Contribute to the preparation of proposals, bids, and tenders to support business development. -Provide strategic and technical leadership for the delivery of substation civil and structural projects. -Champion Health, Safety, and Environmental best practice throughout project delivery. -Manage multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective coordination between civil, structural, electrical, and environmental disciplines. -Ensure compliance with UK standards, legislation, and regulations — including CDM Regulations and Principal Designer duties. -Support and mentor Project Managers and Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth. -Oversee the design and delivery of site development, access roads, foundations, drainage, bunding, and control building structures. -Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the project team. -Provide governance and quality assurance for design deliverables and construction documentation. -Represent Nicholas O’Dwyer at client meetings, industry events, and professional forums. -Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships with utilities, transmission operators, and contractors.

Requirements

• leadership
• 12‑15 yrs
• nec
• ms project
• chartered engineer
• civil engineering

What You Bring

-Proven leadership ability with experience managing multidisciplinary design teams. -Minimum of 12–15 years’ experience delivering civil and structural projects within substations, grid, or transmission infrastructure. -Extensive experience in project delivery and commercial management under NEC or FIDIC contracts. -Strong understanding of UK power sector standards and regulations (e.g., National Grid, DNOs, CDM, ENA). -Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera). -You will have an agile and “Can Do” mindset. -Excellent communication and client relationship skills. -Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent). -In-depth knowledge of substation civil design including reinforced concrete foundations, drainage systems, and control buildings. -Full UK driving licence. -Strong financial and commercial awareness with ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting. -Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the ICE, IStructE, or equivalent institution.

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About Rsk Group

-Headquartered in Cheshire, the business serves critical sectors like water, energy, infrastructure, environmental consultancy and civil engineering. -Projects range from river culvert surveys to solar farm biodiversity studies and large‑scale water treatment facilities. -Known for high‑profile acquisitions—like Black & Veatch’s UK/Asia water arm and WysePower site‑services—which broadened its technical scope. -Also operates specialist units in geoscience, marine environmental engineering, research and on‑site technical delivery.

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