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Job Description
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Engineer who can act as package manager for the civils scope on a new HVDC interconnector (60%) and support grid‑stability project in early development (40%). It is envisaged that with time the role will move to focus solely on one of those projects. The ideal candidate will have technical proficiency, commercial awareness, ambition, and problem-solving skills. You will be the company’s authority on civil design standards, driving the work from early engineering and consent through detailed design, procurement, construction and hand‑over. Technical breadth, commercial acumen and the ability to coordinate multi‑discipline teams are essential. Experience on HVDC, converter‑station projects is highly desirable, but we will consider candidates who have delivered similarly complex power‑sector civils packages. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the company's success and uphold high standards of project delivery and compliance.
About Transmission Investment:
Founded in 2011, Transmission Investment manages one of the largest offshore electricity transmission portfolios globally, connecting over 4,000MW of offshore wind from eleven GB wind farms and a grid stability synchronous compensator at Blackhillock, Scotland. It is also developing the 700MW interconnector (LirIC) between Northern Ireland and Scotland, a 1250MW interconnector to France and preparing to participate in the tender processes for onshore transmission projects as the company continues to build a significant portfolio of power assets. In 2025, Transmission Investment was acquired by TAQA, one of the largest listed integrated utility companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (ADX: TAQA), as part of its international growth strategy while contributing to the UK’s 2050 Net Zero programme and TAQA’s wider sustainability ambitions.
Our team now numbers 50+ professionals with deep experience in development, engineering, commercial strategy, project finance, asset management and regulation. We combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset — all within a friendly, collaborative culture.
Why Join Us:
At Transmission Investment, we pride ourselves on our positive and friendly culture, fostering a can-do attitude and dedication throughout the team. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our business, and we offer numerous benefits to support and development our people. We invest continuously in employee training and development and are rated ‘Silver’ by Investor in People.
Join our team and be part of a company that values your growth and wellbeing!
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Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Act as company lead on civil engineering standards, design governance and knowledge‑sharing across all projects.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and ISO 55001 within the civils workstream.
- Ad-hoc support to operational assets.
- Front‑end development
- Develop outline site layouts for converter stations, cable transition joint bays, synchronous‑condenser buildings and associated infrastructure (roads, drainage, utilities).
- Contribute to land acquisition, planning, environmental and geotechnical strategies.
- Draft the civil sections of Employer’s Requirements, ensuring alignment with industry standards and specifications.
- Evaluate EPC and multi‑contractor tenders; shape technical schedules and programme baselines.
- Manage the EPC Contractor and external specialist consultants throughout the development and delivery phase.
- Lead the civil package through design reviews and HAZID/HAZCON workshops.
- Manage interfaces with electrical plant, HV cables, mechanical services and balance‑of‑plant packages (foundations, building services, earthing, cable ducts).
- Administer Technical Query and Change Control processes; assess design‑change impacts on cost, programme and risk.
- Monitor site execution for quality, HSE and environmental compliance; sign‑off civils ITPs and as‑built records.
- Support asset‑management team on warranty, snagging and third‑party proximity‑works assessments for civil assets.
Must exemplify our Company Core Values:- We are EXCELLENT at what we do
- We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver
- We are CHALLENGING of the status quo
- We are SUPPORTIVE of each other
Education & Qualifications:
- A Degree (or HNC with significant experience) in Civil Engineering
- Chartered/Incorporated status (ICE, IStructE) or working towards it.
Skills & Attributes:- Proven track‑record managing civil packages > £30 m CAPEX in the UK electricity transmission or generation sector.
- Deep understanding of: foundations for heavy electrical equipment, steel‑frame & RC buildings, drainage, roads, and utilities; interface between M&E and civils.
- Competence with NEC4 or FIDIC contract administration, cost forecasting and risk management.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills; ability to chair design‑review and contractor‑progress meetings.
- Safety‑by‑Design mindset; demonstrable commitment to HSE leadership on site.
Desirable- Hands‑on experience delivering HVDC converter‑station or synchronous‑condenser civils.
- Familiarity with offshore landfall and transition joint bay civils.
- Use of BIM (Revit / Navisworks) and geotechnical modelling to manage multidisciplinary data.
- Knowledge of National Grid’s Technical Specifications (NGTS)
- FEED or owner’s‑engineer experience on international power‑sector projects.
Job Benefits
Core company benefits include:
- Generous Pension via salary sacrifice – 10% employer with no required employee contribution
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption policies
- Private health insurance
- Mature flexible and hybrid working policy
- 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays (increasing to 30 days with long-service) and ability to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
- Participation in the company annual performance bonus scheme
- Participation in milestone success bonus schemes (role dependent)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company vehicle (role dependent)
