Design Engineer - Piling

The Highfield Company; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highfield Company is seeking a Design Engineer to join their piling and ground engineering team in the North West of England. You will contribute to the design and technical development of solutions across a range of projects, collaborating with engineering and delivery teams to ensure practical, efficient outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil or Structural Engineering degree with experience in design engineering within civil/piling or ground engineering, and possess strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in design engineering, ideally within civil/structural or piling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop engineering designs for piling and ground engineering projects.
• Carry out design calculations and technical assessments.
• Prepare design documentation, drawings and submissions.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs meet technical standards and project requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Design Engineer - Piling & Ground Engineering

Location: North West England
Sector: Ground Engineering/Civil Engineering

We're working with a specialist ground engineering contractor to recruit a Design Engineer to join their team.

This is an opportunity to join an established business operating within the piling and ground engineering sector, supporting the delivery of technical design solutions across a range of projects.

The role would suit a Design Engineer with a background in civil or structural engineering who is looking to develop their experience within a specialist contracting environment.

The Role

You'll be involved in the design and technical development of piling and ground engineering solutions, working alongside colleagues across engineering and project delivery to help ensure designs are practical, efficient and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Producing and developing engineering designs for piling and ground engineering projects.

• Undertaking design calculations and technical assessments.

• Preparing design documentation, drawings and technical submissions.

• Working collaboratively with project teams to develop practical engineering solutions.

• Ensuring designs meet relevant technical standards, project requirements and industry regulations.

• Liaising with internal teams and other project stakeholders throughout the design process.

About You

We're keen to speak with Design Engineers who have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience in a design engineering role, ideally within civil engineering, structural engineering, piling or ground engineering.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to interpret technical information and develop practical design solutions.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Experience within piling or specialist ground engineering would be advantageous, although candidates with a relevant civil or structural design background may also be of interest.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist contractor working within a technically challenging area of the construction industry, with the chance to contribute to a variety of projects and further develop your engineering expertise.