Design Engineer

Matchtech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working arrangements

Long-term project exposure

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking Design Engineers to support major rail infrastructure programmes across Ireland and the UK, including civil and structural design for station developments, rail corridor upgrades, bridges and drainage. Roles span from Engineer to Technical Lead within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree and have experience in rail or heavy infrastructure; proficiency in Civil 3D/OpenRoads and related design

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in infrastructure, transportation or rail design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, OpenRoads or similar software.
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete and bridges.
• Familiarity with structural design packages such as TEDDS/SCIA/MIDAS/Robot.
• Understanding of rail structures and relevant standards.
• Ability to lead design packages and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural design solutions for rail infrastructure projects.
• Develop concept, preliminary and detailed designs.
• Produce and review technical drawings, calculations and reports.
• Design rail-related structures, retaining walls, bridges, foundations and drainage.
• Coordinate design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support project delivery with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with Irish, UK and European rail standards.
• Provide technical assurance and design reviews at senior/lead level.

Skills

Rail design experience

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client engagement

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

OpenRoads

TEDDS

SCIA

MIDAS

Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

Our client is seeking Design Engineers to support major rail infrastructure programmes across Ireland and the UK. Opportunities are available for Civil Design Engineers, Structural Design Engineers, Senior Rail Design Engineers and Lead Designers working on station developments, rail corridor upgrades, bridge and structures projects, accessibility improvements and network expansion schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering civil and structural design solutions for rail infrastructure projects
• Developing concept, preliminary and detailed designs
• Producing and reviewing technical drawings, calculations and reports
• Designing rail-related structures, retaining walls, bridges, foundations and drainage systems
• Coordinating design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Supporting project delivery through engagement with clients, contractors and stakeholders
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant Irish, UK and European rail standards
• Providing technical assurance and design reviews at senior and lead level

Job Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in infrastructure, transportation or rail design
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, OpenRoads or similar software for civil engineering roles
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete and bridge structures for structural engineering roles
• Competence using TEDDS, SCIA, MIDAS, Robot or similar structural design software
• Understanding of rail structures, transportation infrastructure and relevant design standards
• Ability to lead design packages and coordinate multidisciplinary teams at senior level
• Chartered status or progress towards Chartered status is preferred for senior positions

Relevant Experience:

• Experience in heavy rail, metro, light rail, tram, station design, bridge engineering, highways and structures, utilities, drainage or major infrastructure projects would be highly relevant. Experience gained within a consultancy, contractor, railway operator or infrastructure organisation will be considered.

What Is Offered:

• Contract and permanent opportunities across Ireland
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to a long-term pipeline of nationally significant rail infrastructure projects
• Opportunities at Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer and Technical Lead level
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to multidisciplinary transportation and railway design programmes

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer with rail experience, or an experienced civil or structural professional looking to move into the rail sector.