Senior Design Engineer

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their team. Your role will involve leading a team to deliver technical solutions for a major mains renewal programme. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction project design and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and a range of employee benefits including extensive holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)

Leading pension scheme with employer contribution up to 15%

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Family-friendly policies

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role providing designs and specifications for construction projects.
• Full UK driving licence as travel across sites is required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 4 Design Engineers and 2 Assistant Design Engineers.
• Conducting feasibility assessments and designing from concept to handover.
• Acting as a point of contact for stakeholders to agree design milestones.

Skills

Leadership and team management skills

Designing technical solutions

Experience in construction project design

Positive, proactive attitude

Job description

Senior Design Engineer Mains Renewal Programme

Location: Midlands Salary: Competitive Permanent

Are you ready to make a real impact in a rapidly growing and forward-thinking organisation? We re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering a major mains renewal programme across the Midlands.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a large-scale infrastructure transformation, helping to deliver essential services to communities while developing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Role:

• Leading a team of 4 Design Engineers and 2 Assistant Design Engineers.
• Conducting feasibility assessments and designing technical solutions from concept through to detailed design, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to agree design milestones and project scope.
• Contributing to commissioning plans, costings, and project governance.
• Ensuring designs meet standards, risk management is proactive, and Health & Safety is integrated into all projects.
• Reviewing and validating third-party designs to ensure delivery to agreed specifications.

What We re Looking For:

• Experience in a similar role providing designs and specifications for construction projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Full UK driving licence (as travel across sites is required).
• Positive, proactive attitude with a genuine care for delivering high-quality results.

We value diversity, individuality, and inclusion. If you re ready to show up, get involved, and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Why You ll Love Working Here:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days).
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on performance).
• Leading pension scheme employer contribution up to 15%.
• Sharesave scheme purchase shares at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy.
• Family-friendly policies and support.
• Electric vehicle scheme, retail offers, and two volunteering days per year.