Design Engineer

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Lewes is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support infrastructure projects. You will produce and review temporary works designs, collaborate with site teams, and ensure compliance with buildability. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD. This is a vital role requiring good communication skills and the ability to work on live construction sites.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of structural and temporary works principles.
• Experience producing temporary works designs in a construction environment.
• Able to interpret and create engineering drawings and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Produce temporary works designs (e.g., excavation support).
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and risk assessments.
• Provide on-site technical support and help resolve design queries.

Skills

Understanding of structural and temporary works principles

Experience producing temporary works designs

Ability to interpret and create engineering drawings

Good communication skills

Experience on live construction sites

Exposure to complex sites

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you an experienced Design Engineer? Are you looking for a new challenge?

We're working with a client with an excellent reputation for staff retention and development. They are looking for a Design Engineer to support a range of infrastructure and construction projects. The role involves producing temporary and permanent works designs, ensuring they are safe, buildable, and aligned with project methods. You'll work closely with site teams, suppliers, and external designers to support efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce temporary works designs (e.g., excavation support, access systems, propping, water‑control solutions).


• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, design briefs, risk assessments, and method‑related documents.


• Provide on‑site technical support and help resolve design queries.


• Check internal and external design submissions for compliance and buildability.


• Coordinate with site engineers, temporary works coordinators, subcontractors, and design consultants.


• Ensure designs integrate with construction sequencing, access, and environmental constraints.


• Contribute to digital design outputs, CAD modelling, and working in a Common Data Environment.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of structural and temporary works principles.


• Experience producing temporary works designs in a construction environment.


• Able to interpret and create engineering drawings and calculations.


• Good communication and collaboration skills.


• Experience working on live construction sites.


• Exposure to complex or constrained sites is an advantage.

Technology

• Proficient in AutoCAD and structural analysis software (e.g., Tedds, Tekla / TSD, Robot, etc.).


• Competent with Microsoft 365 and digital collaboration tools.

Qualifications

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).

Full driving licence.

If this sounds like a role that would be of interest then do apply with a copy of your CV ASAP

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.