Design Engineer

Civil Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Design Engineer to join a market-leading piling specialist's Estimating and Design team in the UK. You will design solutions for piling disciplines and prepare tender proposals across projects nationwide.

You will interpret plans, develop geotechnical and structural designs, and collaborate with Operations to inspect sites while maintaining client communications and compliance with CDM 2015. A proactive, organised engineer will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in heavy civil engineering.
• BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficient in design software (AutoCAD, Wallap, OASYS) and MS Word/Excel.
• Confident communicator with client relationship experience.
• Organised, deadline-driven and able to use initiative to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans to determine the scope of works.
• Assess tender requirements to determine design solutions for piling installations.
• Prepare geotechnical and structural designs for walls and piles.
• Collaborate with Operations for site inspections and risk assessments.
• Interpret contract conditions and incorporate company requirements into tender submissions.
• Liaise with clients to provide progress updates and maintain relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Support business development with market-led insights.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Education

Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Wallap

OASYS

MS Word

Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a market-leading piling specialist's Estimating and Design team, preparing design solutions and tender proposals for a wide range of piling disciplines on projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural and engineering plans, blueprints and specification drawings to determine the scope of works.
• Assess tender requirements to determine the most appropriate design solution for sheet steel, king post, driven or bored piling installations.
• Prepare geotechnical and structural designs for fully embedded retaining walls, king post walls, cantilever and propped solutions, and bearing piles.
• Work alongside the Operations team to conduct site inspections, assessing conditions, risks and activities that may or may not be reflected in tender documentation.
• Interpret contract conditions and incorporate company requirements into written tender submissions.
• Liaise with clients throughout the tender process to provide progress updates and build strong working relationships.
• Comply with company policies and procedures relating to health and safety legislation, including the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Support the wider business development effort by maintaining a market-led approach and understanding client needs and priorities.

Key Requirements

• BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in heavy civil engineering, ideally with exposure to the piling sector.
• Proficient in relevant design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Wallap, OASYS or similar), along with strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Confident, articulate communicator with proven experience building strong client relationships.
• Organised, deadline-driven and comfortable using initiative to solve problems.

Our client is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.