Senior Design Engineer

Thorn Baker Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Watford. This role offers a chance to lead complex civil and structural projects, ensuring compliance and oversight while mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in civil/structural engineering and proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Chartered or working towards CEng status.
• Strong design background and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering phases of major projects.
• Produce and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical mentorship.

Skills

Design background in civil engineering

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

STAAD Pro

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location:Watford

Salary: £51,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance

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

APPLY!

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.