Design Engineer

Run Resourcing Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Design Engineer to join their team in Chichester, UK. This role involves developing designs for temporary works on marine infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in AutoCAD and a collaborative approach to project delivery. The company values development and offers a range of projects in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Strong order book

Variety of projects

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing temporary works designs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural analysis software.
• Ability to engage with clients and internal teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe and practical temporary works designs.
• Prepare and review design briefs and calculations.
• Provide technical support on-site to resolve design queries.

Skills

Temporary works design

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Risk management

BIM workflows

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

We're supporting an outstanding contractor in their search for a Design Engineer to join their southern regional office. The company has seen a strong 2025 and already has a healthy pipeline heading into 2026 and 2027. It's a great opportunity to join a team that values development, ownership, and a positive work-life balance.

You’ll begin by working on a range of local projects, including the restoration and improvement of heritage marine infrastructure, where temporary works play a key role and involve working from barges, pontoons, and scaffolding.

The wider business has an established presence across the South Coast, delivering projects for local authorities, private clients, port operators, the Environment Agency, and water companies.

Design Engineer duties include:

• Develop safe and practical temporary works designs, including shoring, propping, cofferdams, access platforms, and marine structures.
• Prepare and review design briefs, calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Provide technical support on-site and assist with resolving design queries during construction.
• Review internal and external designs to ensure compliance, buildability, and technical quality.
• Work closely with Temporary Works Coordinators, site teams, subcontractors, and external designers to support timely delivery of works.
• Ensure designs are integrated into the overall construction sequence, considering access, plant use, and environmental constraints.
• Identify and manage design-related risks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Produce digital design outputs using AutoCAD and structural analysis software, supporting BIM and CDE workflows.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to design standards and adopting innovative methods.
• Engage with clients and internal teams through design reviews, technical meetings, and planning sessions.

In return they can offer you plenty of work in Hampshire & West Sussex with a strong order book, a variety of projects, professional and fun culture and progression.