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

• Team 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.

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

Design & Delivery

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

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

• Foundations and plinths for battery enclosures, switchgear, and fencing.

• Drainage design and surface water management (SuDS compliance).

• Cable trenching and ducting layouts for HV/LV infrastructure.

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

• Earthworks and grading plans to optimise cut/fill balance.

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

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

Process & Systems

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

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

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

• Stakeholder & Project Coordination

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

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

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

• Compliance, Quality & Safety

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

• Lead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.

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

First 12 Months Objectives

• Build the Civil Design Team

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

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

• Establish Standards & Processes

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

• Introduce consistent design review and approval processes using Procore.

• Create template deliverables for layouts, foundations, and drainage designs.

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

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

• Lead constructability reviews and support procurement for early EPC contracts.

• Strengthen Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Formalise integration workflows with electrical and mechanical design teams.

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

• Develop Team Capability & Culture

• Launch training plans for junior engineers and designers.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

• Strategic Planning & Innovation

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

• Propose innovative approaches to improve sustainability and reduce project risk.

Qualifications / Capabilities

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

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

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

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

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.

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

• Solid 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

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

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

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

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

• Design & Delivery

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

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

• Foundations and plinths for battery enclosures, switchgear, and fencing.

• Drainage design and surface water management (SuDS compliance).

• Cable trenching and ducting layouts for HV/LV infrastructure.

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

• Earthworks and grading plans to optimise cut/fill balance.

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

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

• Process & Systems

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

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

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

• Stakeholder & Project Coordination

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

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

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

• Compliance, Quality & Safety

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

• Lead design risk assessments and constructability reviews.

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

Key Requirements

Essential:

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

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

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

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

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and people development skills.

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

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

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Desirable:

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

• Familiarity with Procore, BIM workflows, and digital collaboration platforms.

• Knowledge of UK DNO/TSO civil design specifications.

• What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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

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

• Support for professional development, chartership, and leadership training.

• A collaborative culture where innovation and initiative are encouraged