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