We are looking for a Civil Design Engineer Manager to lead, grow, and develop our civil engineering capability for HV Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and renewable EPC projects. This is more than a design management role, it is an opportunity to build a best-in-class civil design function from the ground up, set the technical standards for the organisation, and mentor a team of engineers and designers. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver civil works across our portfolio, ensuring that our solutions are safe, cost-effective, and future-ready.

Key Duties

Leadership and Team Development

•\tTeam Leadership & Development. Recruit, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary civil design team (engineers, CAD/BIM technicians). Establish training and development plans to upskill the team in BESS-specific civil design and EPC project delivery. Act as the technical coach for junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles, software, and industry best practice. Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasises knowledge sharing and innovation.

•\tDefine civil engineering design standards, workflows, and QA/QC processes for consistent delivery across projects.

Design & Delivery

•\tLead the civil design function for HV BESS and renewable EPC projects, including:

•\tSite layout and master planning (battery containers, transformers, access roads).

•\tFoundations and plinths for battery enclosures, switchgear, and fencing.

•\tDrainage design and surface water management (SuDS compliance).

•\tCable trenching and ducting layouts for HV/LV infrastructure.

•\tAccess road and hardstanding design for construction and O&M activities.

•\tEarthworks and grading plans to optimise cut/fill balance.

•\tReview and approve civil design packages produced internally or by external consultants.

•\tDrive innovation in design solutions to improve constructability, reduce cost, and minimise environmental impact.

Process & Systems

•\tImplement and manage Procore (or equivalent) workflows for civil design review, version control, and approvals.

•\tStandardise design templates, checklists, and deliverable formats for consistent quality across projects.

•\tChampion digital tools such as BIM/Civil 3D to improve efficiency and collaboration.

•\tStakeholder & Project Coordination

•\tWork closely with electrical and mechanical engineering managers to deliver fully coordinated multidisciplinary designs.

•\tSupport procurement teams in preparing tender documents and evaluating civil contractors.

•\tProvide technical support during construction, resolving design queries and approving field changes.

•\tCompliance, Quality & Safety

•\tEnsure all designs meet UK regulatory requirements, Eurocodes, BS standards, and CDM regulations.

•\tLead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.

•\tPromote a strong safety culture in all aspects of design and delivery.

First 12 Months Objectives

•\tBuild the Civil Design Team

•\tRecruit and onboard key civil engineers, CAD technicians, and support staff.

•\tDefine clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines within the team.

•\tEstablish Standards & Processes

•\tDevelop and implement civil design standards, workflows, and QA/QC checklists.

•\tIntroduce consistent design review and approval processes using Procore.

•\tCreate template deliverables for layouts, foundations, and drainage designs.

•\tDeliver Early-Stage Projects Civil design read for integration to electrical design

•\tSuccessfully deliver civil design packages for at least 30 MW of BESS projects within budget and programme.

•\tLead constructability reviews and support procurement for early EPC contracts.

•\tStrengthen Multidisciplinary Collaboration

•\tFormalise integration workflows with electrical and mechanical design teams.

•\tImplement BIM or Civil 3D-based coordination across disciplines.

•\tDevelop Team Capability & Culture

•\tLaunch training plans for junior engineers and designers.

•\tFoster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

•\tStrategic Planning & Innovation

•\tIdentify opportunities for cost optimisation in civil works (earthworks, foundations, drainage).

•\tPropose innovative approaches to improve sustainability and reduce project risk.

Qualifications / Capabilities

•\tBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.

•\tChartered Engineer (CEng, MICE or MIStructE) or on a fast-track to chartership.

•\t5+ years of civil design experience, ideally in HV substations, BESS, or renewable infrastructure.

•\tProven track record building, managing, or significantly growing a technical team.

•\tStrong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.

•\tProficiency with civil design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, STAAD, Tekla, etc.).

•\tSolid understanding of EPC project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and design assurance.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Full driving licence and ability to drive to project site locations UK wide, if necessary.

Key Responsibilities

•\tEstablish training and development plans to upskill the team in BESS-specific civil design and EPC project delivery.

•\tFoster a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasises knowledge sharing and innovation.

•\tDefine civil engineering design standards, workflows, and QA/QC processes for consistent delivery across projects.

•\tAct as the technical coach for junior engineers, providing guidance on design principles, software, and industry best practice.

•\tDesign & Delivery

•\tLead the civil design function for HV BESS and renewable EPC projects, including:

•\tSite layout and master planning (battery containers, transformers, access roads).

•\tFoundations and plinths for battery enclosures, switchgear, and fencing.

•\tDrainage design and surface water management (SuDS compliance).

•\tCable trenching and ducting layouts for HV/LV infrastructure.

•\tAccess road and hardstanding design for construction and O&M activities.

•\tEarthworks and grading plans to optimise cut/fill balance.

•\tReview and approve civil design packages produced internally or by external consultants.

•\tDrive innovation in design solutions to improve constructability, reduce cost, and minimise environmental impact.

•\tProcess & Systems

•\tImplement and manage Procore (or equivalent) workflows for civil design review, version control, and approvals.

•\tStandardise design templates, checklists, and deliverable formats for consistent quality across projects.

•\tChampion digital tools such as BIM/Civil 3D to improve efficiency and collaboration.

•\tStakeholder & Project Coordination

•\tWork closely with electrical and mechanical engineering managers to deliver fully coordinated multidisciplinary designs.

•\tSupport procurement teams in preparing tender documents and evaluating civil contractors.

•\tProvide technical support during construction, resolving design queries and approving field changes.

•\tCompliance, Quality & Safety

•\tEnsure all designs meet UK regulatory requirements, Eurocodes, BS standards, and CDM regulations.

•\tLead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.

•\tPromote a strong safety culture in all aspects of design and delivery.

Key Requirements

Essential:

•\tBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.

•\tChartered Engineer (CEng, MICE or MIStructE) or on a fast-track to chartership.

•\t8+ years of civil design experience, ideally in HV substations, BESS, or renewable infrastructure.

•\tProven track record building, managing, or significantly growing a technical team.

•\tStrong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.

•\tProficiency with civil design software (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, STAAD, Tekla, etc.).

•\tSolid understanding of EPC project delivery, multidisciplinary coordination, and design assurance.

•\tExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Desirable:\t

•\tExperience developing in-house design capability from scratch or transitioning from consultant-led design.

•\tFamiliarity with Procore, BIM workflows, and digital collaboration platforms.

•\tKnowledge of UK DNO/TSO civil design specifications.

•\tWhat We Offer

•\tCompetitive salary and benefits package.

•\tThe opportunity to build and shape a civil design team in a fast-growing renewable energy business.

•\tA leadership role with influence across the full EPC project lifecycle.

•\tSupport for professional development, chartership, and leadership training.

•\tA collaborative culture where innovation and initiative are encouraged.