Requirement: Civil Resident Engineer
Location: Wales & South West England
Salary: £65,000 + Vehicle + Bens
This role will be within our clients Electricity Transmission team in Wales and South West England.
Our client design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
Duties
We're looking for a Civil Resident Setting Out Engineer (R.E.) to join our clients Electrical Transmission team. You'll help deliver key substation projects across the UK, working with big names like National Grid and SSE.
Day-to-day, you'll support the Civil Site Manager, making sure everything on site runs smoothly, safely, and on time. You'll be hands-on with planning, design, and construction, helping keep things on track and up to standard. If you're into big infrastructure, love working on-site, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right, this could be the role for you!
Role responsibilities:
Set out civil works: RC foundations, drainage, ducting, earthworks, roads, fencing
Support site and project managers in meeting key design and build milestones
Review and advise on Temporary Works; assist TWC/TWS throughout project lifecycle
Prepare handover documents, H&S files, and inspection plans
Resolve on-site design issues and manage change control (TQs/RFIs)
Coordinate as-built drawings and ensure timely client submission
Attend design/coordination meetings and support tender planning
Experience & Qualifications
3+ years' experience in surveying/setting out
Civil Engineering degree or equivalent
Experience in electrical transmission/distribution preferred
Licence required
Familiar with NG Transmission Procedures and BS5975 Temporary Works
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confident with Microsoft Office, databases, and CAD
Good understanding of technical specifications and supplier requirements