Design Engineer

Veolia; Horsham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer to optimize designs for energy facilities in Horsham, UK. This role involves collaboration, design assessments, and technical governance, with a focus on sustainable and compliant solutions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be committed to achieving Chartered status. This position offers competitive salary and company benefits like a pension, bonus, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Civil and Structural Design Engineer.
• Proficiency in designing civil and structural elements for energy installations.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design initial site concept layouts for energy projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design assessments.
• Support project teams in costing and programming civil works.
• Generate technical specifications for external contractors.
• Review design packages to enhance safety and performance.

Skills

Civil and Structural Design

Collaboration with stakeholders

Project management

Education

Chartered status with ICE or recognized body

Tools

Common construction contracts knowledge

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia Benefits (Pension, Bonus, Car / Car Allowance)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Remote working with some travel to Veolia / client sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Due to ongoing success within the energy sector, Veolia is looking for a Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer to join our growing Technical Direction Engineering Team. You'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for us all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

This role optimises civil and structural design for energy facilities to ensure value, safety, operational efficiency, and compliance with specifications, budgets, and legislation, while aligning with business objectives. The Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer will participate in business projects up to £50m.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with the Technical Solutions Team to design initial site concept layouts for energy projects, prioritising operational efficiency, safety, flexibility, and buildability.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design assessments with the MEP design team for energy projects, supporting the RIBA Stage 2 design process.
• Provide support to the project development team with regards to the costing and programming of civil and structural works for each project.
• Generate technical and performance specifications for inclusion in the employer's requirements for external detailed design contractors.
• Review detailed design packages, providing technical governance and feedback focused on enhancing safety, performance, and achieving value engineering.
• Participate in regular progress meetings during the tender, design, and construction phases of projects.
• Maintain open communication with the Design, Engineering, Construction, and Operations departments regarding complex technical matters.
• Ensure all civil and structural engineering work is designed and executed in full compliance with Veolia's contractual obligations.
• Serve as the specialist Civil and Structural Engineering resource for Project Managers and Technical Solutions Managers.
• Liaise with operations, planning, and permitting teams to guarantee adherence to CDM regulations.

What we're looking for:

Essential Attributes

• A qualified Civil and Structural Design Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in the design of civil and structural elements for energy installations across a variety of facilities (e.g., commercial, industrial, NHS, district heating).
• Working towards, or a commitment to achieving, Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or another recognised professional body.
• Fundamental understanding of common construction contracts (e.g., NEC3, FIDIC Red Book) and environmental legislation.
• Demonstrable ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external contractors, fostering strong working relationships.

Desirable Attributes

• Proven skills in project management, time planning, and self-organisation, with a strong results-oriented approach.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.