Senior Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Crewe. This full-time, hybrid role focuses on delivering compliant and safe design solutions across railway projects. Candidates should have proven technical expertise, leadership experience, and a relevant degree in civil engineering.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression and chartership support

Flexible work environment

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, IStructE, PWI).
• Strong understanding of railway environment and civil engineering design.
• Experience leading or managing design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects within time and budget constraints.
• Produce and check design documentation including drawings and reports.
• Mentor and manage junior members of the team.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

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Senior Design Engineer
Crewe Full time Flexible hours Hybrid Permanent
Open on experience salary will reflect this (competitive)

We're looking for a Senior Civils Design Engineer to lead and develop a talented design team in Crewe. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong technical expertise and proven experience in rail civil engineering projects.

About the Role:

As Senior Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant, and safe design solutions across rail Civil and Structural. Youll manage the full design lifecyclefrom feasibility studies through to project close-outwhile mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continual improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of design projects within time and budget constraints
• Produce and check design documentation including drawings, reports, specifications, and risk assessments
• Undertake site inspections, surveys, and investigations
• Champion compliance with British and European Standards, CDM 2015, and Safe by Design principles
• Act as Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) where required
• Support business development by attending client meetings and representing the company
• Mentor, train, and manage junior members of the team

The ideal candidate:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, IStructE, PWI, etc.)
• Strong understanding of the railway environment and civil engineering design delivery
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing design teams
• Knowledge of relevant safety legislation and standards
• PTS card (or ability to obtain)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• CAD proficiency and experience with electronic project systems
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, or First Aid at Work
• BIM awareness or experience

Why Join?

• A collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence
• Clear opportunities for progression and chartership support
• Flexible, forward-thinking leadership
• Commitment to professional development and CPD
• Be part of a company thats reshaping how infrastructure is designedwith buildability at the heart

To apply, please hit 'APPLY NOW' or reach out to Ellie at Orion Electrotech