Design Engineer in Bridgend

Randstad Construction and Property; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of an in‑house engineering consultancy for a leading tier‑one contractor in Bridgend. You will deliver detailed design calculations, reports and drawings, supporting projects from concept to construction within Eurocodes and UK standards.

You will use STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis or Autodesk Robot within a BIM‑led framework to produce integrated designs, supervise technicians, and manage packages to meet time, cost and HSEQ targets, including

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering with 3–4 years of hands-on civil design experience.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and structural/civil design software.
• Experience on infrastructure projects (water/utilities/power/heavy civils).
• Working towards chartership with ICE or IStructE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables per Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Utilise BIM tools within a BIM-led design framework to integrate designs.
• Manage own work packages to meet time, cost, and HSEQ targets.
• Attend site visits and resolve design queries with buildable solutions.

Skills

Design experience

Team leadership

BIM software

Site visits

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

FEM Analysis

Autodesk Robot

Job description

Randstad is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of an in‑house engineering consultancy for a leading tier‑one contractor in Bridgend. Supporting a growing portfolio across water, power, heavy industrial, and design‑and‑build infrastructure, this role offers a flexible environment where you can deliver complex technical designs while benefiting from a strong work‑life balance.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support. Your day‑to‑day will involve:

• Detailed Design & Calculations: Preparing clear design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables in full accordance with Eurocodes and UK standards.
• BIM & Software Integration: Utilizing modern design software (such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, or Autodesk Robot) within a BIM‑led design framework.
• Project Delivery: Managing your own work packages to meet time, cost, and HSEQ compliance targets.
• Site Support & Stakeholders: Attending site visits to resolve design queries and agree buildable solutions during construction phases.
• Team Supervision: Guiding technicians and junior staff to ensure accurate and timely project scope delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Design Experience: Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 3 to 4 years of hands‑on civil design experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and structural/civil design software packages.
• Sector Background: Experience working on infrastructure projects (water, utilities, power, or heavy civils background is ideal, though water sector experience is non‑essential).
• Professional Goals: Working towards chartership or professional membership with a recognised institution (e.g., ICE or IStructE).
• Workplace Flexibility: Able to work from the Bridgend office 2 days per week, with a valid UK driving licence for site visits.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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