Senior Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex civil and structural projects in Watford. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while ensuring compliance with industry standards and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Master's preferred.
• Chartered or working towards CEng status.
• Strong design background and proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design phases of major projects.
• Produce, review, and approve engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors for design alignment.

Skills

Design background in civil engineering

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

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Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A leading construction and engineering firm is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Watford. This is a great chance to take the lead on complex civil and structural projects and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer:

• Lead and manage the design and engineering phases of major projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Produce, review, and approve engineering drawings, designs, and specifications.
• Collaborate closely with architects, project managers, and contractors to ensure design alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and address technical challenges.
• Participate in value engineering, risk assessments, and project planning activities.
• Ensure project milestones, budgets, safety standards, and quality benchmarks are consistently met.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Chartered or working towards CEng status
• Strong design background in civil or structural engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, or similar
• Solid understanding of codes, standards, and regulations
• Great communicator and confident team player

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If this Senior Design Engineer role sounds of interest hit apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Thorn Baker Recruitment, Bristol.