Senior Civil Engineer - Design

Skanska UK Plc; Ogmore Vale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an STL Senior Engineer to join their technology team. This role involves applying sound engineering principles, producing designs, and managing projects to meet time and cost targets. Candidates should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and possess strong people-management skills. Practical knowledge of Eurocodes and tools like STAAD Pro is essential. The position requires flexibility to work at various sites across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent needed.
• Strong motivation and people-management skills required.
• Practical knowledge of Eurocodes and UK codes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and produce relevant designs.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Plan and implement projects to meet targets.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

People-management skills

Knowledge of Eurocodes

BIM workflows and tools

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

STAAD Pro

FEM/Autodesk Robot

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a STL Senior Engineer to join our Skanska Technology team in

What you'll do:

• Apply sound engineering principles and produce designs to relevant standards.
• Prepare clear calculations, reports, drawings, and deliverables.
• Use BIM‑led workflows and tools like STAAD Pro, FEM/Autodesk Robot.
• Plan and implement projects to meet time and cost targets.
• Organise tasks, people, and resources; prepare and control budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical training and mentoring; brief and coordinate team members.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and supply chain to define objectives and build strong relationships.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong motivation and people‑management skills.
• Practical knowledge of Eurocodes and UK codes; able to mentor others.
• Willing to work at other UK offices or client sites short‑term.
• Able to attend site and agree buildable solutions under tight deadlines.
• Hold a UK/EEC driving licence.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1, if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

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