Senior Design Engineer

Civil Engineering Recruitment is acting as the recruitment partner for this role. This position is with a leading UK civil engineering contractor, not an internal role within Civil Engineering Recruitment.

We are currently supporting our client with recruitment for the following role:

Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer with a strong background in temporary works to take a leading role in design delivery across major UK infrastructure projects. This position provides management across multiple schemes, ensuring high‑quality, buildable and safe engineering solutions from early design through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single engineering point of contact across multiple projects, with responsibility for technical deliverables, quality, programme and cost
• Lead the design and detailing of complex temporary and permanent works in accordance with recognised standards, including design calculations, drawings, design risk assessments and technical reports
• Report directly to the Head of Engineering, providing clear updates on progress, external consultant performance and resource needs
• Act as Engineering Department Representative (EDR) and single point of contact for allocated projects
• Provide final approval of design deliverables prior to issue and review both internally and externally designed temporary works
• Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering procedural training and developing the competency of Temporary Works Coordinators and Supervisors
• Support the development of Graduate Design Engineers and Design Engineers within the department, acting as ICE Supervising Civil Engineer where required
• Prepare design fee estimates and programme duration information for projects and tenders
• Coordinate with external consultants — agreeing scope, obtaining quotations, drafting task orders and monitoring progress
• Undertake site visits to review progress, resolve technical issues and ensure alignment between design intent and construction
• Produce technical sketches and drawings using hand drawing or CAD software (AutoCAD LT, SketchUp)
• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to the achievement of department goals
• Maintain up-to-date CPD records and proactively manage professional development

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Chartered / Incorporated status with the ICE, IStructE or other relevant professional body.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Broad range of temporary and / or permanent works design experience
• Sound knowledge of civil, structural and / or geotechnical engineering principles
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, in particular CDM Regulations, as applicable to role

Our client is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.