Design Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer for an in-house consultancy working with a leading tier-one contractor in Bridgend. You will support design from concept to construction, coordinating with sites and guiding junior staff to ensure buildable, compliant solutions.

The role requires Eurocodes/UK standards knowledge, BIM-led design using STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis or Autodesk Robot, and a drive to progress towards chartership while delivering high-quality design

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with 3–4 years of hands-on civil design experience.
• Strong understanding of Eurocodes, UK standards and design software.
• Experience on infrastructure projects (water/utilities/power or heavy civils).
• Working toward chartership with a recognised institution (ICE/IStructE).
• Bridgend office attendance 2 days per week and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design calculations, reports and drawings per Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Utilise STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis and Autodesk Robot within a BIM framework.
• Manage own work packages to meet time, cost and HSEQ targets.
• Attend site visits and resolve design queries with buildable solutions.
• Supervise technicians and junior staff to deliver project scope on time.

Skills

Civil design

Project delivery

Team supervision

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

FEM Analysis

Autodesk Robot

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of an in-house engineering consultancy for a leading tier-one contractor in Bridgend. Supporting a growing portfolio across water, power, heavy industrial, and design-and-build infrastructure, this role offers a flexible environment where you can deliver complex technical designs while benefiting from a strong work-life balance.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Detailed Design & Calculations: Preparing clear design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables in full accordance with Eurocodes and UK standards.
• BIM & Software Integration: Utilizing modern design software (such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, or Autodesk Robot) within a BIM-led design framework.
• Project Delivery: Managing your own work packages to meet time, cost, and HSEQ compliance targets.
• Site Support & Stakeholders: Attending site visits to resolve design queries and agree buildable solutions during construction phases.
• Team Supervision: Guiding technicians and junior staff to ensure accurate and timely project scope delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Design Experience: Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 3 to 4 years of hands-on civil design experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and structural/civil design software packages.
• Sector Background: Experience working on infrastructure projects (water, utilities, power, or heavy civils background is ideal, though water sector experience is non-essential).
• Professional Goals: Working towards chartership or professional membership with a recognised institution (e.g., ICE or IStructE).
• Workplace Flexibility: Able to work from the Bridgend office 2 days per week, with a valid UK driving licence for site visits.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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