Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer

Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer - EV Charging

Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Initial 3‑month Fixed Term Contract

An innovative and fast-growing EV infrastructure business is seeking a Civil Infrastructure Design Engineer to take ownership of the civil and site design for high‑power EV charging installations.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll lead civil design activity across multiple EV charging projects - from early feasibility through to construction - working closely with utilities, contractors, and internal engineering teams.

If you enjoy technically challenging infrastructure work and want to be involved in the rollout of large-scale EV charging across the UK, this role offers real impact and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Infrastructure Design

• Lead the civil design for EV charging sites, including:
• Cable ducting and trenching networks
• Equipment and charger foundations
• Access roads, hardstanding and equipment bases
• Groundworks and drainage considerations
• Develop site layouts for high-power EV chargers and associated infrastructure
• Produce and review detailed civil drawings such as:
  • Duct routing layouts
  • Trench cross-sections
  • Foundation and construction details

Utility & Electrical Coordination

• Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs and ICPs to support LV/HV connections from Point of Connection through to site infrastructure
• Coordinate civil aspects of electrical infrastructure delivery

Site Feasibility & Assessment

• Conduct or manage site surveys and feasibility studies
• Assess ground conditions, access constraints and constructability
• Provide technical input into site selection and infrastructure planning

Project Delivery & Technical Oversight

• Own civil design deliverables across multiple projects
• Lead design reviews and value engineering to optimise cost and buildability
• Support method statements, risk assessments and construction documentation
• Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams through installation and commissioning
• Interface with customers where required to deliver a practical, compliant solution

Required Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or similar
• Solid experience in civil infrastructure design
• Experience with utilities, cable ducting, trenching or similar civil works
• Strong AutoCAD 2D skills
• Experience working with utility providers and infrastructure stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple design workstreams

Desirable

• Experience within EV charging, energy, utilities, highways or renewables
• Exposure to DNOs, IDNOs or ICP frameworks
• Knowledge of high-power electrical infrastructure
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical civil engineering capability
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to design
• High-quality CAD and technical detailing skills
• Confident stakeholder communicator
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid role combining office, home and site-based work
• Travel to EV infrastructure sites as required
• Occasional overnight stays depending on project location