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Permanent

Assistant Civil Engineer

Turner Lovell
London
money-bag £28000 - £44000/annum
Posted: 04 June 2026 (6 days ago)
Closing date: 03 July 2026
Ref: 225198613


Assistant Civil Design Engineer - HV Cable Route
Location: Greater London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: -28,000 - -44,000


Are you a Civil Engineering graduate or early career engineer looking to develop your technical expertise within the UK''s rapidly growing utilities and energy infrastructure sector?
Are you looking for a role that offers a blend of engineering design, project coordination, field-based activities and mentorship from experienced industry professionals?


Turner Lovell is recruiting an Assistant Civil Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK.


This opportunity sits within a specialist civils team responsible for the development of underground cable corridors and associated infrastructure, supporting projects from initial route development through to construction delivery.

Key responsibilities:

  • Supporting the development of HV cable route designs from feasibility through to detailed design stages
  • Assisting with route optioneering exercises and engineering assessments to identify preferred cable alignments
  • Producing route drawings, engineering reports and technical documentation using AutoCAD and associated design tools
  • Supporting the identification of route constraints including existing utilities, highways, third-party assets and environmental considerations
  • Assisting with cable route walkovers, site inspections and constructability assessments
  • Working closely with electrical, civils, environmental and land teams to coordinate project deliverables
  • Supporting design reviews, technical assurance activities and client deliverables
  • Contributing to construction support activities, including responding to technical queries and reviewing site information


Ideal background:

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Graduate-level candidates or engineers with 1-2 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply
  • Previous exposure to utilities, infrastructure, telecommunications, rail, highways or civil engineering projects would be beneficial
  • Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively within collaborative project teams
  • A proactive attitude towards learning and professional development
  • An interest in developing a career within the utilities, infrastructure or energy sectors


If you are considering what your next role could look like within the UK energy and infrastructure sector, please apply and get in touch with Anusha Gopalan ((url removed)) for more information.

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