Senior Design Engineer

McGee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McGee, a specialist engineering contractor, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead design development for London's challenging projects. This role includes managing design delivery, ensuring technical excellence, and providing mentorship within the team.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, experience in similar roles, and skills in project management and structural behavior. You will collaborate with project teams and handle responsibilities across diverse engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a similar role within a consultancy or contractor's in-house design team.
• Practical understanding of structural behaviour and operational constraints during construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current CDM Regulations and relevant design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation and development of engineering designs.
• Manage the delivery of designs from feasibility to detailed information.
• Undertake detailed analysis and design of various structural types.

Skills

Design planning and programme management

Structural behaviour understanding

Communication and stakeholder management

Leadership capability

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Who Are We?

• We are McGee. We’re a specialist engineering contractor, with a reputation for designing and delivering some of London’s most complex and innovative civil engineering projects, including; The Londoner Hotel, Claridge’s Hotel basement, HS2 and Battersea Power Station.
• We provide a value-based integrated approach. Focusing on quality and innovation in the delivery of major demolition, piling, civil engineering and bespoke reinforced concrete sub and superstructure solutions.
• We develop smart engineering solutions to complex problems and develop methods of working that enable fast delivery with safety and quality by design.
• We operate a risk-based approach in everything that we do; identifying and mitigating risks through our planning.
• We compliment this with our in-house supply chain, self-delivery philosophy and our support services.
• We have technical and operational specialists within each of our core disciplines as well as an in-house construction design engineering team providing professional support in temporary works design, design management, digital modelling & technical compliance.
• We’re a London specialist.

About the Role

You will play a key role in leading design development from concept through to detailed design, ensuring technical excellence, efficient delivery, and alignment with project objectives. As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead the delivery of innovative, practical, and buildable engineering solutions across some of London’s most challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualisation and development of engineering designs, challenging briefs where necessary to create innovative and robust solutions.
• Manage the delivery of designs from feasibility through to detailed design information.
• Undertake detailed analysis and design of retaining structures, bearing structures, and framed structures.
• Produce and review structural details across a range of construction materials.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing more efficient design processes, workflows, and engineering tools.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to understand programme requirements, technical constraints, and project risks.
• Provide technical mentorship, and support to engineers and technicians within the team.
• Ensure compliance with current design standards, legislation, and CDM requirements.

Typical Projects and Engineering Challenges

You may be involved in the design, assessment, and delivery of:

• Deep basement temporary works
• Demolition temporary works
• Back-propping assessments
• Floor slab assessments for construction plant and equipment
• Crane base analysis and design
• Global temporary stability assessments of existing buildings and associated temporary works
• Retaining wall analysis and design
• Temporary propping analysis and design
• Logistics slabs and plunge pile analysis and design
• Party wall assessments and temporary works

Skills & Experience

• Proven success in a similar role within a respected consultancy or contractor’s in-house design team.
• Strong design planning and programme management skills, including design programming and information release schedules (IRS).
• Practical understanding of structural behaviour and operational constraints during construction.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current CDM Regulations and relevant design codes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to delivering outcomes and driving professional standards.
• Leadership capability, with experience managing project teams and translating technical expertise into practical action.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ideally be of Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution or working towards it

Why Join McGee?

This is an opportunity to work alongside exceptional engineering professionals on some of London’s most high-profile and technically complex projects. You’ll be part of a collaborative in-house design team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

To find out more or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our Recruitment Manager directly on [e-mail].

McGee is a committed Equal Opportunities and Diversity employer.

With a healthy pipeline of secured work, we will continue to drive the success of our clients and meet the ever‑increasing demand for what we do.