Design Engineer (Civil & Structural)

AmcoGiffen; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AmcoGiffen’s York-based Civil & Structural Design team is seeking a Design Engineer – Infrastructure to contribute to a growing portfolio of rail projects nationwide. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, applying civil engineering principles from feasibility through detailed design, including bridges, earthworks, drainage and asset renewal schemes.

You will develop engineering solutions, produce calculations and reports to current standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Working towards IEng or CEng accreditation.
• Experience in design of civil engineering structures.
• Experience in rail sector with bridges, stations, earthworks, drainage infrastructure.
• Ability to produce calculations, technical reports, sketches and design deliverables.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and Safe by Design principles.
• Familiarity with Designer's Risk Assessments and engineering assurance processes.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and railway standards.
• Experience using structural assessment and design software.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability considerations.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commitment to delivering work safely and to a high technical standard.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of infrastructure projects within the York team and nationwide rail schemes.
• Develop engineering solutions from feasibility through detailed design.
• Produce calculations, technical reports and design deliverables to current standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders across projects.
• Contribute to Access for All, Electrification & Power, Project Reach, lineside civils and asset renewal programmes.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural design

Engineering calculations

Rail sector experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation drafting

Standards knowledge

CDM regulations

Designer's risk assessments

Engineering standards

Structural design software

Buildability understanding

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

IEng/CEng aspirations

Tools

Design software

Job description

Design Engineer – Infrastructure

Location: York

Sector: Rail Infrastructure ¦ Civils & Structures

Support the Continued Growth of Our Infrastructure Design Capability

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer (Infrastructure) to join our expanding in-house Civil & Structural Design team based in York.

Following continued growth and the successful delivery of a number of major rail infrastructure frameworks and programmes, we are further strengthening our established York design team. This role will support the ongoing expansion of our Permanent Works Infrastructure Design capability, providing engineering expertise across a growing portfolio of rail projects throughout the UK.

Working within a multidisciplinary design environment, you will support the delivery of projects including Access for All (AfA) schemes, Electrification and Power (E&P) works, Project Reach programmes, lineside civils projects, station enhancement schemes, drainage improvements and associated railway infrastructure assets.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise, gain exposure to major rail projects and progress towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About The Business Unit

With a strong pipeline of secured framework agreements and infrastructure projects, our in-house Design & Engineering team continues to grow.

The York office is home to an established and successful Civil & Structural Design team that delivers multidisciplinary engineering solutions across enhancement projects, renewals, asset management frameworks and major infrastructure programmes throughout the rail sector.

As demand for infrastructure design services continues to increase, we are investing further in our York-based capability, expanding the team to support a growing portfolio of work across accessibility, infrastructure enhancement and asset renewal schemes nationwide.

Our engineers work closely with clients and delivery teams to provide practical, innovative and buildable solutions that improve safety, performance and sustainability across the railway network.

Typical projects include:

• Access for All (AfA) schemes
• Electrification and Power (E&P) enabling and support works
• Project Reach and route enhancement projects
• Lineside civils and associated railway infrastructure
• Station and property infrastructure upgrades
• Drainage and earthworks improvements
• Bridges, retaining structures and civil asset renewal schemes
• Multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure programmes

What We’re Looking For

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Working towards IEng or CEng accreditation with a recognised Professional Institution.
• Demonstrable experience in the design of civil engineering structures.
• Experience within the rail sector, with knowledge of bridges, stations, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure.
• Experience developing engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Ability to produce engineering calculations, technical reports, sketches and design deliverables to current standards and industry best practice.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and Safe by Design principles.
• Familiarity with Designer's Risk Assessments and engineering assurance processes.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and railway engineering standards.
• Experience using structural assessment and design software.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and buildability considerations.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commitment to delivering work safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working on Network Rail projects and framework contracts.
• Experience supporting Access for All (AfA) schemes, station enhancement projects, Electrification & Power (E&P) projects or lineside civils works.
• Experience undertaking site inspections and condition surveys.
• Understanding of the CRE (Design) process and engineering governance requirements.
• Experience working within BIM-led project environments.
• Sentinel PTS certification.
• Experience working alongside disciplines including E&P, Signalling, Telecoms, Permanent Way and OLE.
• Knowledge of asset management, infrastructure renewals and rail enhancement programmes.

What Will Make You Successful?

• A proactive and solution-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• The confidence to challenge briefs and identify innovative, practical solutions.
• A strong commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• A collaborative attitude with a passion for developing your knowledge and professional skills.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in helping deliver infrastructure projects that improve the railway for passengers and communities.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Design Engineer role. It is an opportunity to become part of a growing and well-established Infrastructure Design team, contributing to the continued success and expansion of our York office.

You’ll work on a varied portfolio of nationally significant rail infrastructure projects, including accessibility improvements that enhance passenger journeys, major enhancement schemes and lineside infrastructure works. Alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you’ll benefit from structured mentoring, ongoing professional development and clear progression opportunities as you work towards professional qualification and future leadership roles.

If you're looking to develop your engineering career within a thriving and growing in-house design team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Company

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.