PILING DESIGN & ESTIMATING ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Piling Design & Estimating Engineer. This pivotal role involves assessing project designs and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have significant design experience, expertise in various piling techniques, and a relevant engineering degree. This position offers a 41.5-hour workweek, hybrid working potential, and various benefits including life assurance.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Christmas shutdown

Life assurance, 4x annual salary

Qualifications

• Significant design experience in engineering.
• Competent in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and retaining walls.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assess suitability of incoming enquiries for tendering.
• Prepare estimates in line with Work Instruction Documents.
• Submit formal design packages for live projects.

Skills

Design experience

Competence in designing bearing and tension piles

Site issue resolution

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology

MSc and Chartered Engineer status preferred

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Company

With a reputation built on precision, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, this UK-based organisation delivers tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Founded over four decades ago, it has grown from a regional specialist into a nationally recognised force, respected for its technical expertise and ability to tackle complex challenges with confidence. Combining cutting-edge technology with in-house manufacturing and a strong commitment to sustainability, it supports some of the country’s most demanding construction environments. Its proven track record, deep-rooted knowledge, and collaborative approach have earned it a leading position in its field, trusted by major developers, contractors, and repeat clients across the UK.

Piling Design & Estimating Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary to be discussed at application stage
• 41.5 hours per week
• Potential for hybrid working
• Company sick pay
• Christmas shutdown.
• Life assurance, 4x annual salary
• The Piling Design & Estimating Engineer will hold a relevant engineering degree and MSc or bias towards Geology/Geotechnics preferred.
• This role is pivotal - it provides much diversity, providing support to the design & estimating elements of the piling, foundations and ground improvement techniques, ensuring compliance with the company management system and business strategy.
• The successful candidate will have significant design experience and be competent designing bearing piles, tension piles laterally loaded piles and retaining walls. Design includes both tender and contract design and site redesign as required.
• Having a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or another relevant subject will be the minimum required, with an MSc and Chartered Engineer status being preferable.
• The individual will assist in the management of incoming piling enquiries, including assessment of opportunities and allocation of tenders/designs and includes estimating, tendering and client interaction / negotiation to the point where orders are secured, and provide ongoing support throughout the life of a project if required.
• The person in this role will also act as a mentor to the junior members of the team and help with their training and development. There will be some work providing support dealing with site issues as and when these arise. This includes contract redesigns, rectification of design issues and liaising with external approving authorities and Engineers if required.

Piling Design & Estimating Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Piling Design & Estimating Engineer will assess suitability of incoming enquiries for tendering.
• Ensure that all estimates are prepared in line with Work Instruction Documents.
• Review the contract documents and determine the most appropriate technical and commercial piling solution.
• Undertake estimating activities, ensuring that estimates are delivered in such a manner that maximises the potential to obtain the order.
• Submit tenders by required tender dates and input / update Salesforce - Chase up submitted tenders.
• Prepare and submit formal design packages for live projects.
• Maintain design responsibility for piling changes that occur post order receipt.