Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Burscough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Company pension

CPD and technical training

Support towards Chartership

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD in Burscough, Lancashire is seeking a Design Engineer to design foundation piles, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions, and to work on ground anchors and soil nail systems for UK projects. The role offers £40,000 - £49,000 plus a choice of company car or £4,730 car allowance, annual bonus, private healthcare, life assurance, pension, and ongoing CPD.

You will collaborate with project, estimating and site teams to deliver efficient, cost-effective

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience or interest in foundations and ground engineering.
• Familiarity with piling, retaining structures, grouting, soil nails.
• Experience with design software and AutoCAD; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Design foundation piles, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions.
• Design ground anchors and soil nail systems.
• Produce efficient designs for tender and live projects.
• Provide technical support to construction teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Collaborate with project, estimating and site teams to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement within the design department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

WALLAP

Oasys Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Design Engineer

Location: Burscough, Lancashire

Salary: £40,000 - £49,000 + Company Car or £4,730 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join a market-leading specialist contractor delivering complex geotechnical, foundation and ground engineering solutions across the UK. They combine engineering excellence with cutting‑edge construction techniques to deliver complex projects.

Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £49,000
• Grade 2 Company Car or £4,730 Car Allowance
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Continued professional development and technical training
• Support towards Chartership
• Clear opportunities for career progression within an expanding engineering business

Job Overview

• Designing foundation piles, retaining structures and ground improvement solutions.
• Designing ground anchors and soil nail systems.
• Producing efficient designs for both tender and live projects.
• Providing technical support to construction teams throughout project delivery.
• Preparing engineering calculations, reports and design documentation.
• Working closely with project, estimating and site teams to develop cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Contributing towards innovation and continuous improvement within the design department.

Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience, or a genuine interest, in foundations and ground engineering.
• Knowledge of piling, retaining structures, grouting, soil mixing, anchors or soil nails would be advantageous.
• Experience using software such as PLAXIS, WALLAP, the Oasys Suite or AutoCAD is desirable, although training will be provided.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected specialist engineering contractors, working on nationally significant infrastructure projects where your technical expertise will have a genuine impact from concept through to construction.