Design Engineer – Civil Engineering & Construction Products – Staffordshire (5586)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Career progression

Job summary

SRS Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Design Engineer for civil engineering and construction products. You will develop 3D models and 2D drawings, perform analyses, and work with suppliers to introduce and manufacture products.

You will collaborate with international colleagues and support design reviews with the Engineering Manager. The role focuses on designing, testing, and improving products across housing, highways, drainage, and ground stabilization, ensuring quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in design engineering for civil products.
• Proficiency with 3D modelling and 2D drawings.
• Knowledge of design standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services and design per handbook and protocols.
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings to required standards; conduct analyses.
• Visit suppliers and foundries to support product manufacture and introduction.
• Coordinate design reviews with Engineering Manager and team.
• Maintain a well-structured library of product data and documents.

Job description

Vacancy No 5586

Vacancy Title

Design Engineer- Civil Engineering & Construction Products

Vacancy Description

As a Specialist Construction Products Recruiter, SRS Recruitment Solutions is working on behalf of a leading supplier of high-quality products and solutions for the civil engineering and infrastructure sectors who, due to continued growth, are seeking to recruit a Design Engineer to join their team.

The Company

A leading provider of solutions for the civil engineering and construction sectors, supporting developers, contractors and infrastructure professionals in delivering more sustainable, efficient and cost-effective projects. Combining innovative products with technical expertise and design support, the business operates across a wide range of applications, including housing, highways, drainage, tree protection and ground stabilisation, with a strong commitment to quality, customer service and environmental responsibility.

The Opportunity

The role is responsible for providing technical services, design, drawing and modelling across the product range. You will develop 3D models and 2D drawings to appropriate requirements and standards, carry out analysis of existing designs, and evolve products in line with business priorities.

You will also visit and support suppliers, aiding the introduction and ongoing manufacture of products, and working with international colleagues and suppliers where required.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical

• Provide technical services in line with the technical handbook and agreed design protocols, including:
• Conducting competitor analysis and understanding product service conditions
• Developing new designs and evolving existing ones based on analysis and field knowledge
• Using industry-standard tools: solid 3D modelling, rendering, 2D engineering drawings, FEA analysis and standard Microsoft Office tools
• Carrying out design checking when requested
• Developing quality requirements and process improvements
• Supporting the wider Technical team in articulating product benefits
• Providing abstracts for trade literature, website and tender documentation
• Maintaining a well-structured and accessible library of product data as a shared business resource
• Arrange and coordinate design reviews with the Engineering Manager and wider team as required
• Manage assigned projects, including supporting product introductions and approving first-off samples before handover to the operations team

Supplier & Foundry

• Visit suppliers and foundries as required to resolve design or manufacturability issues during product introduction or production
• Assist local engineers with the design of patterns, core boxes and moulds
• Report design-related problems identified during supplier visits, with suggested solutions

Communication & Collaboration

• Work to deadlines set by the Engineering Manager; communicate proactively if delivery is at risk
• Communicate fully, clearly and promptly on:
• Any queries relating to requested work
• The status of projects
• Changing situations or factors affecting suppliers
• Produce project status reports as required to inform financial, sales and operational planning
• With reasonable notice and in line with the company handbook, be available outside office hours to communicate with international colleagues in other time zones
• Take and make opportunities to collaborate, network and strengthen relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and industry partners
• Provide technical presentations and participate in customer design reviews when required
• All meetings to have agendas and action points set
• Engage with all company communication platforms (e.g. SharePoint)

General

• Observe the company and Health & Safety handbooks at all times
• Work diligently and use time effectively, in line with the company's priorities
• Proactively suggest improvements and developments to products, services and processes; use initiative to identify future opportunities and carry out preliminary feasibility investigations
• Mentor and support more junior members of the team as required
• Undertake duties other than those specifically listed where reasonably required
• Support and uphold team values and culture

Key Performance Indicators

• Designs completed on time and to brief
• Optimisation of engineered structures, with measurable contribution to cost-saving or product profitability
• Product and process improvements delivered against agreed targets
• Quality of output: reduction in design-related issues during production

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package including bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to progress within a growing and successful business
• The chance to work with a market-leading organisation supporting major UK construction and infrastructure projects

Location/Area STAFFORDSHIRE

Salary NEGOTIABLE BASIC SALARY (DOE)

Package

25 Days Holiday, performance-based bonus, BUPA cash plan