Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power T&D are currently recruiting a Civils Design Engineer (Substations) to join thier team in Derby.

Role purpose:

To work with project team, designers and subcontractors through the design phase to deliver the safe and suitable scope of works in line with the project objectives.



Take responsibility for the design delivery and design suitability for works across Power T&D construction projects. Provide advice as to the constructability and sequencing of civil design for Power T&D business principally around Substations but including Overhead Lines and Cabling.

What you'll be doing

Key Accountabilities:

To undertake the design and co-ordination of civil designs required on projects, from the initial feasibility assessment to detail design, installation and final removal.

Key Responsibilities:

To lead project and prepare designs to satisfy requirements on each project. Including:


Reinforced Concrete design and detailing compliant to required Client & national technical standards (BS/Eurocodes/ENA) Highways and access design works Analysis of existing foundations Construction site layouts and CDM implementation Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and opinion Undertake check function for design calculations performed by other engineering colleagues.

Interacts with:

PT&D Designers PT&D Project team Sub-contractors Clients Local Authorities

Operating Environment:

To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all personnel across the business. Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences. Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential. To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working. To listen to each other and share knowledge enabling us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain. Behaving with integrity and demonstrating professional image at all times. To always do what is right. To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.

Who we're looking for

Skills Required:

Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering. Strong, proven post-graduate experience in the civil engineering industry Experience of the supervision of sub-consultants or subcontractors Proven experience of the design of civil engineering works Strong, proven experience of the management of design of civil or geotechnical engineering works Experience in the design and checking of temporary works for civil engineering projects IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD)

Desirable Skills:

Chartered Engineer preferred with either the ICE, CGeol or IStructE Experience in the design and checking of temporary works for civil engineering projects Experience of substation structural components Experience of drainage design and water management

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.



As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.



From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.



Diversity and inclusion



At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



Job Reference: BBUK15380