Design Engineer

Ganymede Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in Port Talbot is seeking a Design Estimating Engineer. In this role, you'll manage bespoke piling solutions, respond to enquiries, and produce technical designs. The ideal candidate has experience in geotechnical engineering and excellent communication skills. Benefits include hybrid work options, pension, and healthcare schemes.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Company pension

BUPA dental insurance

Healthcare scheme

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

Company sick pay

Annual Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering.
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries.
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles.
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders.
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements.
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation.

Skills

Design experience in piling or geotechnical engineering

Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and client liaison skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

MSc and/or Chartered status preferred

Job description

Design Estimating Engineer
Location: Port Talbot
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.

About the Role:

You ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to and managing technical enquiries
• Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• Estimating costs and preparing tenders
• Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
• Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
• Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team

About You:

• Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
• Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
• A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and client liaison skills
• Comfortable working both independently and within a team
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)

What s on Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Company pension
• BUPA dental insurance
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Company sick pay
• Annual Christmas shutdown

Why Apply?

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we d love to hear from you!

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation