Civil/Structural Design Engineer – Watford (Hybrid)

NRL Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Share purchase opportunity

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Retail discounts

Wellbeing programs

Cycle to Work

Long-service awards

Job summary

NRL Ltd is seeking a Design Engineer in Watford to join an established in‑house design team. The role focuses on producing design calculations, reports and drawings for temporary and permanent works, with client interaction and ongoing professional development.

Based in Watford, the position offers hybrid working after a three‑month induction in the office. A few years of post‑graduate design experience is preferred, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, and STAAD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A few years post‑graduate experience in design engineering.
• Experience producing design calculations, design checks, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to commute to Watford.
• Experience with temporary works design.

Responsibilities

• Produce design calculations, reports, and technical drawings for temporary and permanent works.
• Undertake design checks and contribute to risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and construction teams to ensure efficient design delivery.
• Work with senior engineers to develop safe and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support coordination of multiple workstreams and ensure quality control across projects.
• Review designs in practice and resolve engineering queries.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered status in progress (CEng/IEng)

Tools

AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, STAAD

Job description

NRL Ltd is seeking a Design Engineer in Watford to join an established in‑house design team. The role focuses on producing design calculations, reports and drawings for temporary and permanent works, with client interaction and ongoing professional development.

Based in Watford, the position offers hybrid working after a three‑month induction in the office. A few years of post‑graduate design experience is preferred, along with proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, and STAAD.