Senior Design Engineer

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their team in London.

This is a key technical role leading detailed structural design of temporary and permanent works across a range of civil engineering projects, providing expert design support to operational and site delivery teams.

Responsibilities for Senior Design Engineer:

* Lead, prepare, and oversee detailed technical designs including calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and design certificates

* Undertake preliminary designs and coordination with other parties

* Obtain independent checks and third-party technical approvals including for rail works

* Ensure design outputs meet CDM, health and safety, and environmental compliance

* Propose and develop value-engineered alternative solutions during design and construction phases

* Undertake technical review of method statements for complex or unusual construction methods

* Review defects or compensation events and advise on solutions

* Provide technical information and advice to site and project teams

* Assist with developing and maintaining processes, procedures, and standards for technical design

* Obtain or provide pricing for estimating purposes

* Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers, and third parties as required

Essential Requirements for Senior Design Engineer:

* Minimum 5 years’ design experience in structural engineering

* Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent

* Proven experience in detailed design of permanent and temporary works structures

* Proficiency in frame analysis software, structural design software, and CAD

* Ability to carry out calculations by hand or using software such as MathCAD

* Working knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975, and other relevant BS standards

* Experience in a structural engineering office carrying out design calculations and analysis

* Thorough knowledge of structural principles and construction processes

* Strong team working and coaching skills with ability to work independently

* Ability to identify structural suitability and critical load cases

Desirable:

* Mix of site and design office experience

* Incorporated or Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution or working towards

* CSCS card