Regional Design Engineer

MGF Excavation Safety Solutions; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Training & career progression

On-site parking

Job summary

MGF Excavation Safety Solutions is seeking a Regional Engineer based in Dartford to act as the bridge between engineering and commercial teams. You will develop customer relations, understand regional projects, and present temporary works designs to clients.

The role involves producing and checking temporary works drawings, providing on-site and design-stage support, and contributing to regional meetings. A background in Civil/Structural engineering with temp works experience is required, with

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Approximately 2–3 years experience in temporary works.
• Ability to apply knowledge to temporary works solutions and designs.
• Professional registration or working towards ICE/IStructE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key link between engineering and commercial functions.
• Provide engineering advice and guidance at meetings.
• Understand region projects and sectors of work.
• Build relationships with key customers and individuals.
• Produce temporary works designs and drawings; check designs and drawings.
• Contribute to regional sales meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Temporary works experience

Engineering judgement

Communication skills

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CAD PWS

Support IT

Job description

MGF are recruiting a Regional Engineer to join our team based in Dartford.

As a Regional Engineer, you will provide a key link between the engineering and commercial functions. Your goals will be the development of business relationships, attending meetings, understanding, and managing key projects, presenting to customers and the preparation and checking of temporary works designs.

At MGF, we add real value to our customers' projects by engaging early in the project lifecycle and providing technical support both on site and throughout the design and delivery process. Through this early engagement, we help identify efficient and practical temporary works solutions, reducing risk and improving project outcomes.

We actively contribute to the continuous development of temporary works methods and industry best practice by playing a leading role in the Temporary Works Forum (TWf) and the Shoring Technology Interest Group (STIG). In addition, we promote temporary works awareness and knowledge sharing through our involvement with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Your key responsibilities may include:

• Key link between engineering and commercial functions
• Offering Engineering advice and guidance at meetings
• Understanding projects and sectors of work in the region
• Building relationships with key customers and individuals
• Develop new relationships as and when required.
• Presentations in different formats (in person and virtual)
• Production of temporary works designs and drawings.
• Undertaking checking of designs and drawings
• Improve MGF brand awareness and personal profile within the region.
• Learn the effective use of MGF internal systems.
• Actively contribute to regional sales meetings
• Attend Regional Engineering and Design meetings as required.
• Internal design brief training
• Assisting other areas of the business if value can be added.
• Business involvement (framework agreements / CPD accreditation / H&S input)

The core requirements for this role are:

• Minimum Bsc / BEng in Civil / Structural Engineering
• Approx. 2-3 years experience in temporary works
• The ability to apply knowledge and experience to temporary works solutions.
• Willingness to apply engineering judgement and take responsibility.
• A sound understanding of legislation such as CDM 2015.
• Working knowledge of Design Softwares (Support IT / CAD PWS)
• A professional manner with excellent communication and people skills

The ideal candidate should be working towards achieving professional status or have already attained professional registration with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). However, MGF operates an ICE Company Approved Training Scheme and has an excellent track record of supporting engineering staff in achieving professional qualifications.

Therefore, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to completing their professional qualifications from the outset.

In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the following:

• An excellent remuneration package including significant sales commission will be offered to the right candidate
• Option to purchase additional days of annual leave
• Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
• Option of taking 2 days Volunteering Leave
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
• Security of working for a well-established & growing company
• A sense of family is at the core of our company culture
• Shutdown over the Christmas period
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free on-site parking

About MGF:

MGF is a rapidly expanding, a highly innovative and digitally advanced market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of proprietary excavation support systems to the Construction Industry. Established in 1981, Employing over 450 staff, we operate nationally from 13 locations. We are a highly respected sector leader, well respected for our intelligence, and client focused approach to delivery of projects.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence.