Senior Civil Engineer

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all civil engineering design activities across GGC's network development portfolio, acting as the principal point of contact for civil engineering matters.
• Manage the delivery, integration and assurance of civil designs for substations, overhead lines and underground cable projects from concept through to energisation.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, industry standards, policies and engineering best practice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee civil engineering design changes, technical reviews and risk management to ensure safe, efficient and compliant solutions.
• Develop, maintain and promote engineering standards, procedures and specifications to support consistent, high-quality project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders to optimise designs, manage interfaces and achieve programme objectives.
• Represent GGC in industry forums, working groups and engagements with DNOs, TOs, NESO, customers and other stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Engineering through effective reporting, continuous improvement initiatives and technical input across the business.
• Monitor project progress, risks and deliverables, ensuring timely achievement of programme milestones and business objectives.
• Foster strong working relationships across GGC and external organisations to promote collaboration, innovation and engineering excellence.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent communication and engagement skills when reporting, negotiating, or dealing individually with stakeholders and direct reports
• A high standard of written and oral English, with the ability to describe and provide clarity on engineering requirements to stakeholders
• Organised individual who can multi-task and manage the engineering team across different projects

• Degree qualification in civil engineering or relevant previous experience will be considered for this role
• You will have a proven record of accomplishment as a civil engineer in an energy network project delivery environment
• You will have a proven track record of managing engineering civil design from concept to delivery for energy network projects
• Has experience of the application of CDM to design activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Has experience of delivery to engineering standards for connection to the UK electricity network

Benefits

• Hybrid work available.
• Flexitime with the ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
• Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
• Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use
• Life assurance cover and income protection.
• Travel insurance.
• Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
• Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.

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