Design Engineer

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based manufacturer is seeking a Bridge Design Engineer to join their innovative team remotely. In this role, you will produce high-quality design documentation, engage with clients, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess expertise in bridge design and a relevant engineering qualification. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Life assurance

Enhanced benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge analysis, design, and assessment is essential.
• A qualification in structural design or civil engineering is required.
• Ability to design structures that meet current safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality design documentation including calculations and reports.
• Review technical drawings for safety compliance.
• Communicate directly with clients as needed.

Skills

Bridge analysis, design and assessment

Structural design/civil engineering qualification

Current standards compliance

Interpreting test results

Familiarity with FRP footbridges

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Structural design/civil engineering qualification

Job description

Vacancy No 5429

Vacancy Title Design Engineer - GRP Products - Remote

Vacancy Description

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Bridge Design Engineer to join our Client's successful business at an exciting time in the further development of their brand in the UK market, where we are retained on a sole agency basis.

The Company

Our Client is a leading UK-based manufacturer and installer of innovative GRP bridges, boardwalks and decks.

Providing a full design, manufacture, supply, and installation service, they work with clients across both public and private sectors to deliver safe, sustainable, and visually striking structures.

As a Bridge Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in turning ideas into reality, working closely with the sales team and draughtsperson to create designs that meet technical, budget, and timeline requirements. This is a great opportunity to apply your structural engineering expertise in a role where innovation, sustainability, and design excellence go hand in hand.

The Role

Reporting to: Managing Director

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality design documentation including option appraisals, calculations, reports, specifications and construction documentation
• Undertake calculations and write content for Approvement in Principal documentation
• Review technical drawings to ensure they meet safety and design standards
• Provide engineering recommendations
• Attend site as and when required
• Communicate directly with clients when required

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Demonstrable experience in bridge analysis, design and assessment
• Structural design /civil engineering qualification
• Able to design bridges and structures that meet appropriate and current standards
• Able to interpret test results
• Familiar with FRP footbridges and boardwalks and the properties of FRP
• Commercial awareness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player but also able to work independently and to deadlines
• Proactive and self-motivating

Location/Area

UK (Remote)

Salary

Competitive salary (based on experience)

Package

25 days holiday, pension scheme (matched up to 8%, life assurance, enhanced benefits)