Senior Design Engineer

NRL Group Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Watford is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead complex civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and Chartered Engineer status or be working towards it. Responsibilities include providing technical expertise and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and flexible/hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) and Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
• Proven experience in structural design engineering within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and STAAD Pro.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex civil engineering projects.
• Provide technical expertise and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Skills

Structural design engineering

Communication skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design of complex civil engineering projects in Watford. You will provide technical expertise, mentor junior engineers, and ensure projects meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. This is a hands-on role combining design, site oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.



What you will need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred) and Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards it.
• Proven experience in structural design engineering within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and STAAD Pro.
• Deep knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary.
• Car allowance included.
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working available.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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