Design Engineer (Civil & Structural)

AmcoGiffen; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health plan / Medicash

Learning and development

Chartership support

Career progression

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is expanding its Civil & Structural Design capability in South Wales, seeking a Design Engineer to join the in-house team in Pontyclun.

You will work on feasibility through detailed design for rail schemes, collaborating with engineers and technicians, and progressing towards professional accreditation. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is essential.
• Working towards IEng or CEng accreditation with a recognised institution.
• Minimum three years' design experience in civil engineering structures.
• Rail sector experience with bridges, earthworks, drainage and related infra.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design practices.
• Experience producing calculations, reports and technical docs.
• Knowledge of British Standards, Eurocodes and industry standards.
• Familiarity with structural assessment and design software.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability.
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Deliver permanent works civils and structures projects across the rail sector.
• Challenge briefs and propose innovative engineering solutions.
• Produce calculations, reports, sketches and design deliverables to standards.
• Support design philosophies and technical approaches.
• Attend site inspections and surveys to inform design development.
• Assist in design checks and reviews; maintain risk assessments/logs.
• Work with technicians and designers for coordinated delivery.
• Ensure CDM compliance and Safe by Design principles.
• Contribute to project delivery within programme and budget targets.
• Attend meetings with clients and project teams; support improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative working

Workload management

Engineering calculations

Technical documentation

Structural design concepts

Rail sector knowledge

BS/Eurocodes knowledge

Site inspections

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

IEng/CEng in progress

Tools

Sentinel PTS certification

BIM software

Job description

• Bridge reconstruction, refurbishment and replacement schemes

Design Engineer – Civils & Structures

Location: Pontyclun, South Wales

Sector: Rail ¦ Civils & Structures

Help Build Our New Design Capability in South Wales

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join our expanding in‑house Civil & Structural Design team and play a key role in the development of a new Permanent Works Design presence in Pontyclun, South Wales.

As part of our continued investment in engineering excellence, we are establishing a dedicated South Wales design hub to support a growing portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a new and ambitious team, helping to deliver innovative civil and structural engineering solutions across a range of challenging rail schemes.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will contribute to projects from feasibility through to detailed design, supporting the delivery of safe, practical and sustainable engineering solutions while developing your own technical and professional capabilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Company car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 28 days
• 3 additional charity days per year
• A day off when your child starts school
• A day off for house relocation
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan and employee rewards
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Clear routes for career progression
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Employee forums and engagement channels to ensure your voice is heard

About The Business Unit

Following the successful award of several long-term framework agreements with major rail and infrastructure clients, we continue to invest in and expand our in‑house Civil & Structural Design capability.

Our team delivers multidisciplinary engineering solutions across framework contracts, asset management programmes, infrastructure renewals, enhancement projects and tendered schemes. The expansion into Pontyclun represents a significant investment in our regional capability and provides an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a new design team in South Wales.

Typical projects include:

• Bridge reconstruction, refurbishment and replacement schemes
• Station enhancement and accessibility projects
• Platforms, footbridges and associated rail infrastructure
• Civil and structural asset management programmes
• Drainage and earthworks schemes
• Tunnels, retaining structures and lineside civils projects
• Multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure renewals and upgrades

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Design Engineer or Principal Engineer, the Design Engineer is responsible for the development of technical solutions within project budget, programme and quality requirements.

You will support the delivery of permanent works civil and structural engineering projects, developing engineering solutions, producing calculations and technical reports, undertaking design work and collaborating with other engineers, technicians and project teams.

The role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of rail infrastructure projects and provides a strong platform for progression towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Contribute to the delivery of permanent works civils and structures projects across the rail sector.
• Challenge briefs and contribute innovative engineering solutions based on sound engineering principles.
• Produce engineering calculations, reports, sketches and design deliverables to relevant standards and best practice.
• Support the development of design philosophies and technical approaches.
• Attend site inspections and surveys to inform design development.
• Assist in undertaking design checks and technical reviews where appropriate.Produce and maintain Designer's Risk Assessments and Decision Logs.
• Work closely with technicians and designers to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Safe by Design principles and engineering standards.
• Support project delivery within agreed programme, quality and budget targets.
• Attend meetings with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across the design team.
• Work within BIM project environments where required.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious engineer who is passionate about infrastructure design and keen to develop their career within a growing rail engineering team.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Working towards IEng or CEng accreditation with a recognised professional institution.
• Minimum three years' experience in the design of civil engineering structures.
• Experience within the rail sector, with an understanding of bridges, stations, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure.
• Good understanding of engineering principles and structural design practices.
• Experience producing engineering calculations, reports and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and industry design standards.
• Familiarity with structural assessment and design software.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability considerations.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively across multiple projects.

Desirable

• Experience working on Network Rail projects.
• Understanding of the CRE process and engineering assurance requirements.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Safe by Design principles.
• Experience working within BIM-led project environments.
• Site inspection and survey experience.
• Sentinel PTS certification.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Design Engineer role. It is an opportunity to join a growing team at the start of an exciting expansion in South Wales, helping to establish a new engineering presence while working on a varied portfolio of rail infrastructure projects.

You’ll collaborate with highly experienced engineering professionals, gain exposure to complex and technically challenging schemes, and benefit from structured development and mentoring to support your progression towards professional qualification and future leadership opportunities.

The Company

We are a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets.

Why AmcoGiffen?

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established, engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country, you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high‑quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, aviation, waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen, is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training, raising awareness, regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer, offering challenging, worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro‑actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesn’t matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non‑membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services.