Design Engineers

Hewson Consulting Engineers Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit‑related bonus scheme

Company pension (5% employer contribution)

Travel and medical insurance

Death in service cover

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Hewson Consulting Engineers Ltd in Guildford is looking for a motivated Design Engineer to join their team. This role involves hands-on project work in designing, assessing, and checking bridges and civil structures, alongside temporary works engineering and geotechnical investigations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Masters in Civil Engineering and have at least 2 years’ experience. The company provides structured support for Chartered Engineer status and a collaborative work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in structural or bridge engineering.
• Solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, assessment and checking of bridges and civil structures.
• Temporary works engineering tasks.
• Geotechnical investigation specifications and reporting.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamwork abilities

Education

Masters level degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer

Job Category: Structural

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Guildford, UK

About Us

We are a growing and ambitious engineering consultancy delivering innovative structural and civil engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. Our work spans bridges, complex civil structures, and temporary works, offering engineers the opportunity to contribute to challenging and high-impact projects.

We pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with practical, creative thinking, and we are committed to supporting our engineers in building rewarding, long‑term careers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Design Engineer with a passion for structural engineering to join our team. You’ll work on a variety of projects, including:

• Design, assessment and checking of bridges and civil structures
• Temporary works engineering
• Geotechnical investigation specifications and reporting
• Technical analysis and design documentation

This role offers hands‑on project involvement, exposure to diverse engineering challenges, and clear progression towards Chartership.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 1st Class or 2:1 level accredited Masters level degree in Civil Engineering
• Around 2+ years’ experience in structural or bridge engineering
• Solid understanding of structural behaviour and analysis
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach

Desirable

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status (MICE or MIStructE)
• Experience with UK design standards
• Willingness to travel for occasional UK or overseas assignments

Why Join Us?

• Work on interesting and varied projects across the UK and internationally
• Structured support towards Chartered Engineer status
• Opportunities for career progression and technical development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Remuneration & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package:

• Profit‑related bonus scheme
• Company pension (5% employer contribution)
• Travel and medical insurance
• Death in service and critical illness cover

Apply Now

If you’re a driven engineer looking to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.