Design Engineer

NRL; Watford; Hybride; GBP 51 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Share purchase option

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Long-service awards

Résumé du poste

NRL in Watford is seeking a Design Engineer to join a leading infrastructure contractor. You will produce calculations, drawings and reports for temporary and permanent works, liaise with clients and project teams, and work with senior engineers to develop safe, innovative solutions.

The role offers hybrid working after induction (minimum three days in office) with an initial full-time office focus. A Civil/Structural Engineering degree and post-graduate design experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• A few years post-graduate design experience is expected.
• Experience producing design calculations, checks and risk assessments.

Responsabilités

• Produce design calculations, reports and drawings for temporary and permanent works.
• Undertake design checks and contribute to risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, project managers and construction teams to ensure design delivery.
• Work with senior engineers to develop safe and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support coordination of multiple workstreams and ensure project quality control.
• Review designs and resolve engineering queries while contributing to process improvements.

Connaissances

Design calculations

Design checks

Risk assessments

Client-facing communication

Committed to Watford commute

Formation

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla Tedds

STAAD

Description du poste

# Design EngineerLocationWatford, Hertfordshire, South East, EnglandSalary£51000 - £58000 per annumContract TypePermanentWork TypeFull TimePosted on7 Oct 2026**Role** Joining a leading infrastructure contractor in **Watford**, this **Design Engineer** position offers the chance to work on challenging civil and structural engineering schemes. Ideal for engineers seeking to broaden their design expertise, it provides exposure to technical design work, client interaction, and professional development within an established engineering team. **Salary** £51,000 – £58,000 per annum **Location and Working Pattern** Based in Watford. Hybrid working is available following induction, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The induction period requires full‐time office attendance for the first three months. **Client Overview** Our client is a major UK main contractor delivering large‐scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects nationwide. Their in‐house design team supports both temporary and permanent works, collaborating closely with site teams and clients to ensure robust engineering solutions. **Responsibilities** * Produce design calculations, reports, and technical drawings for temporary and permanent works.* Undertake design checks and contribute to risk assessments.* Liaise with clients, project managers, and construction teams to ensure efficient design delivery.* Work with senior engineers to develop safe and innovative engineering solutions.* Support coordination of multiple workstreams and ensure quality control across projects.* Review designs in practice and resolve engineering queries.* Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation. **Must‐have Requirements** * Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.* A few years post‐graduate experience in design engineering.* Experience producing design calculations, design checks, and risk assessments.* Strong communication and client‐facing skills.* Ability to commute to Watford. **Nice‐to‐have Skills** * Experience with temporary works design.* Use of AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, STAAD, or similar software.* Working towards chartership (CEng/IEng). **Benefits** * 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 29 with service. Options to carry over up to 5 days and buy or sell holidays annually.* Competitive pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8% after 6 months’ service.* Opportunity to invest in company shares with favourable ‘buy one, get one free’ terms after 6 months.* Life assurance from day one, increasing with length of service.* Two paid volunteering days annually.* Access to retail discounts, wellbeing programmes, and employee support.* Additional perks including flu vaccinations, eyecare, Cycle to Work, and long‐service awards. **Apply Now** If you’re a motivated Design Engineer ready to develop your technical and professional skills, apply today to explore this exciting opportunity in Watford