CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN ENGINEER

Brown & Wills Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for personal development

Job summary

Brown & Wills Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineering Design Engineer for their South Leeds offices. This role involves leading key design projects within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on sectors such as rail, infrastructure, and general civils.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in structural design, be able to manage projects effectively, and communicate well with clients and team members. A supportive work environment that offers personal development and a chance to shape the business's future is provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural design engineering.
• Ability to handle drainage design on minor civils projects.
• Familiarity with computer software for detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design aspects and manage principal projects.
• Supervise and lead drawing office staff.
• Interpret client requirements and communicate effectively.

Skills

Structural design engineering

Drainage design

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

An interesting opportunity is available for a civil engineering design engineer to join a growing multi-disciplinary design and project coordination business that operates across civil and structural disciplines. The role will be based from our South Leeds offices, servicing a national and regional client base across various project sectors, including rail, infrastructure, bridges, water, and some general civils projects.

Key Responsibilities

Take a lead on key aspects of design and manage principal projects, while contributing to the leadership of the design team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of operating in a structural design engineer role, either from a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Ability to carry drainage design on minor civils projects.
• Ability to develop detailed design and calculations via a range of computer software.
• Ability to think methodically and manage projects.
• Ability to liaise with professionals and supervise and lead drawing office staff.
• Ability to work well within a team and within a highly pressurised environment.
• Ability to interpret client requirements and communicate these requirements to others.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Familiarity within the rail sector advantageous.

Benefits

Supportive environment with key input into day‑to‑day running of a small, successful business and opportunity to help shape its future direction, alongside personal development.