Senior Design Engineer
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Old Bailey, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£55k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Design Engineer
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, one of the UK's leading privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists.
With over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services, our client operates across a range of sectors including:
Water
Transport
Built Environment
Energy
Working as a tier one partner for blue-chip, regulated and private sector clients, they deliver projects through major frameworks, joint ventures, alliances and standalone contracts. Their direct delivery model, combined with a strong focus on employee development and long-term relationships, has helped establish them as a trusted name within the UK infrastructure sector.
The business employs over 1,200 people nationwide and offers specialist expertise in:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and Permanent Design
Steel Fabrication
Signs (Design and Fabrication)
Health & Safety Equipment and Products, including PPE
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and carry out detailed structural design and checking of temporary works and permanent works for civil engineering projects, while providing technical support and design assistance to operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design
Lead, prepare and oversee detailed technical designs, including calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design certificates.
Undertake preliminary designs and coordinate with internal and external parties.
Obtain independent checks and third-party technical approvals where required.
Ensure design outputs meet CDM requirements, health and safety standards and environmental compliance.
Technical Support
Provide technical information and engineering advice.
Develop value-engineered alternative solutions during both design and construction phases.
Review method statements for complex or unusual construction methodologies.
Review defects and compensation events and advise on suitable engineering solutions.
Administrative Support
Assist with the approval of external suppliers.
Support the development and maintenance of technical design procedures, standards and processes.
Obtain or provide pricing information for estimating purposes.
General Responsibilities
Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers and third parties as required.
Promote engineering best practice across the business.
Support the promotion of the company and its capabilities to customers.
About You
Essential
Previous experience within the structural engineering field.
Experience in the detailed design of structures, including temporary and/or permanent works.
Experience using frame analysis software, structural design software and CAD software.
Ability to undertake calculations manually and using software such as MathCAD.
Working knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975 and other relevant structural design standards.
Experience carrying out structural calculations, analysis and developing or following structural methodologies.
Degree, or equivalent qualification, in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
Thorough understanding of structural engineering principles.
Knowledge of construction processes and methodologies.
Ability to ensure designs meet performance, safety, quality and cost requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to identify structural suitability and critical load cases.
Able to work independently while supporting and mentoring others.
Desirable
A combination of site-based and design office experience.
Incorporated or Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution, or currently working towards accreditation.
CSCS Card.
What's on Offer
Our client is committed to investing in its people and creating an environment where employees are supported throughout their careers.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours paid volunteering leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car, green car scheme, car allowance or van (role dependent)
Leadership and management training and coaching
Regular performance reviews and career development support
Internal and external training opportunities
Continuous service awards
Long-term job security through major infrastructure frameworks and secured projects
Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion from within
If you are an experienced Structural or Civil Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects within a well-established and growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with an updated CV
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, one of the UK's leading privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists.
With over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services, our client operates across a range of sectors including:
Water
Transport
Built Environment
Energy
Working as a tier one partner for blue-chip, regulated and private sector clients, they deliver projects through major frameworks, joint ventures, alliances and standalone contracts. Their direct delivery model, combined with a strong focus on employee development and long-term relationships, has helped establish them as a trusted name within the UK infrastructure sector.
The business employs over 1,200 people nationwide and offers specialist expertise in:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and Permanent Design
Steel Fabrication
Signs (Design and Fabrication)
Health & Safety Equipment and Products, including PPE
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and carry out detailed structural design and checking of temporary works and permanent works for civil engineering projects, while providing technical support and design assistance to operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design
Lead, prepare and oversee detailed technical designs, including calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design certificates.
Undertake preliminary designs and coordinate with internal and external parties.
Obtain independent checks and third-party technical approvals where required.
Ensure design outputs meet CDM requirements, health and safety standards and environmental compliance.
Technical Support
Provide technical information and engineering advice.
Develop value-engineered alternative solutions during both design and construction phases.
Review method statements for complex or unusual construction methodologies.
Review defects and compensation events and advise on suitable engineering solutions.
Administrative Support
Assist with the approval of external suppliers.
Support the development and maintenance of technical design procedures, standards and processes.
Obtain or provide pricing information for estimating purposes.
General Responsibilities
Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers and third parties as required.
Promote engineering best practice across the business.
Support the promotion of the company and its capabilities to customers.
About You
Essential
Previous experience within the structural engineering field.
Experience in the detailed design of structures, including temporary and/or permanent works.
Experience using frame analysis software, structural design software and CAD software.
Ability to undertake calculations manually and using software such as MathCAD.
Working knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975 and other relevant structural design standards.
Experience carrying out structural calculations, analysis and developing or following structural methodologies.
Degree, or equivalent qualification, in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
Thorough understanding of structural engineering principles.
Knowledge of construction processes and methodologies.
Ability to ensure designs meet performance, safety, quality and cost requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to identify structural suitability and critical load cases.
Able to work independently while supporting and mentoring others.
Desirable
A combination of site-based and design office experience.
Incorporated or Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution, or currently working towards accreditation.
CSCS Card.
What's on Offer
Our client is committed to investing in its people and creating an environment where employees are supported throughout their careers.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours paid volunteering leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car, green car scheme, car allowance or van (role dependent)
Leadership and management training and coaching
Regular performance reviews and career development support
Internal and external training opportunities
Continuous service awards
Long-term job security through major infrastructure frameworks and secured projects
Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion from within
If you are an experienced Structural or Civil Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects within a well-established and growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with an updated CV
Reference: 225184096
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Senior Design Engineer
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Old Bailey, City and County of the City of London, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£55k - £70k Annual
Full-Time
Senior Design Engineer
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, one of the UK's leading privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists.
With over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services, our client operates across a range of sectors including:
Water
Transport
Built Environment
Energy
Working as a tier one partner for blue-chip, regulated and private sector clients, they deliver projects through major frameworks, joint ventures, alliances and standalone contracts. Their direct delivery model, combined with a strong focus on employee development and long-term relationships, has helped establish them as a trusted name within the UK infrastructure sector.
The business employs over 1,200 people nationwide and offers specialist expertise in:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and Permanent Design
Steel Fabrication
Signs (Design and Fabrication)
Health & Safety Equipment and Products, including PPE
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and carry out detailed structural design and checking of temporary works and permanent works for civil engineering projects, while providing technical support and design assistance to operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design
Lead, prepare and oversee detailed technical designs, including calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design certificates.
Undertake preliminary designs and coordinate with internal and external parties.
Obtain independent checks and third-party technical approvals where required.
Ensure design outputs meet CDM requirements, health and safety standards and environmental compliance.
Technical Support
Provide technical information and engineering advice.
Develop value-engineered alternative solutions during both design and construction phases.
Review method statements for complex or unusual construction methodologies.
Review defects and compensation events and advise on suitable engineering solutions.
Administrative Support
Assist with the approval of external suppliers.
Support the development and maintenance of technical design procedures, standards and processes.
Obtain or provide pricing information for estimating purposes.
General Responsibilities
Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers and third parties as required.
Promote engineering best practice across the business.
Support the promotion of the company and its capabilities to customers.
About You
Essential
Previous experience within the structural engineering field.
Experience in the detailed design of structures, including temporary and/or permanent works.
Experience using frame analysis software, structural design software and CAD software.
Ability to undertake calculations manually and using software such as MathCAD.
Working knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975 and other relevant structural design standards.
Experience carrying out structural calculations, analysis and developing or following structural methodologies.
Degree, or equivalent qualification, in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
Thorough understanding of structural engineering principles.
Knowledge of construction processes and methodologies.
Ability to ensure designs meet performance, safety, quality and cost requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to identify structural suitability and critical load cases.
Able to work independently while supporting and mentoring others.
Desirable
A combination of site-based and design office experience.
Incorporated or Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution, or currently working towards accreditation.
CSCS Card.
What's on Offer
Our client is committed to investing in its people and creating an environment where employees are supported throughout their careers.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours paid volunteering leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car, green car scheme, car allowance or van (role dependent)
Leadership and management training and coaching
Regular performance reviews and career development support
Internal and external training opportunities
Continuous service awards
Long-term job security through major infrastructure frameworks and secured projects
Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion from within
If you are an experienced Structural or Civil Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects within a well-established and growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with an updated CV
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, one of the UK's leading privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists.
With over 40 years of experience delivering design, civil engineering and maintenance services, our client operates across a range of sectors including:
Water
Transport
Built Environment
Energy
Working as a tier one partner for blue-chip, regulated and private sector clients, they deliver projects through major frameworks, joint ventures, alliances and standalone contracts. Their direct delivery model, combined with a strong focus on employee development and long-term relationships, has helped establish them as a trusted name within the UK infrastructure sector.
The business employs over 1,200 people nationwide and offers specialist expertise in:
Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and Permanent Design
Steel Fabrication
Signs (Design and Fabrication)
Health & Safety Equipment and Products, including PPE
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to lead and carry out detailed structural design and checking of temporary works and permanent works for civil engineering projects, while providing technical support and design assistance to operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Design
Lead, prepare and oversee detailed technical designs, including calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design certificates.
Undertake preliminary designs and coordinate with internal and external parties.
Obtain independent checks and third-party technical approvals where required.
Ensure design outputs meet CDM requirements, health and safety standards and environmental compliance.
Technical Support
Provide technical information and engineering advice.
Develop value-engineered alternative solutions during both design and construction phases.
Review method statements for complex or unusual construction methodologies.
Review defects and compensation events and advise on suitable engineering solutions.
Administrative Support
Assist with the approval of external suppliers.
Support the development and maintenance of technical design procedures, standards and processes.
Obtain or provide pricing information for estimating purposes.
General Responsibilities
Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers and third parties as required.
Promote engineering best practice across the business.
Support the promotion of the company and its capabilities to customers.
About You
Essential
Previous experience within the structural engineering field.
Experience in the detailed design of structures, including temporary and/or permanent works.
Experience using frame analysis software, structural design software and CAD software.
Ability to undertake calculations manually and using software such as MathCAD.
Working knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975 and other relevant structural design standards.
Experience carrying out structural calculations, analysis and developing or following structural methodologies.
Degree, or equivalent qualification, in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
Thorough understanding of structural engineering principles.
Knowledge of construction processes and methodologies.
Ability to ensure designs meet performance, safety, quality and cost requirements.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
Ability to identify structural suitability and critical load cases.
Able to work independently while supporting and mentoring others.
Desirable
A combination of site-based and design office experience.
Incorporated or Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution, or currently working towards accreditation.
CSCS Card.
What's on Offer
Our client is committed to investing in its people and creating an environment where employees are supported throughout their careers.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and loyalty days
8 hours paid volunteering leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
Company car, green car scheme, car allowance or van (role dependent)
Leadership and management training and coaching
Regular performance reviews and career development support
Internal and external training opportunities
Continuous service awards
Long-term job security through major infrastructure frameworks and secured projects
Genuine opportunities for career progression and promotion from within
If you are an experienced Structural or Civil Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging infrastructure projects within a well-established and growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with an updated CV
Reference: 225184096
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