Senior Design Engineer in London

Energy Jobline CVL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to lead detailed structural design of permanent and temporary works for civil engineering projects in London. You will provide expert design support to site delivery teams and oversee calculations, drawings, and design certificates.

The role requires a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of design experience, with proficiency in Eurocodes and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ design experience in structural engineering.
• Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Eurocodes and BS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, prepare, and oversee detailed technical designs including calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and design certificates.
• Coordinate with other parties on preliminary designs and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Obtain independent checks and third‑party technical approvals including for rail works.

Skills

Structural design

Calculation skills

Team coaching

Independent work

Eurocodes knowledge

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MathCAD

CAD software

Frame analysis software

Structural design software

Job description

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their team in London.

This is a key technical role leading detailed structural design of temporary and permanent works across a range of civil engineering projects, providing expert design support to operational and site delivery teams.

Responsibilities for Senior Design Engineer:

• Lead, prepare, and oversee detailed technical designs including calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and design certificates
• Undertake preliminary designs and coordination with other parties
• Obtain independent checks and third-party technical approvals including for rail works
• Ensure design outputs meet CDM, health and safety, and environmental compliance
• Propose and develop value-engineered alternative solutions during design and construction phases
• Undertake technical review of method statements for complex or unusual construction methods
• Review defects or compensation events and advise on solutions
• Provide technical information and advice to site and project teams
• Assist with developing and maintaining processes, procedures, and standards for technical design
• Obtain or provide pricing for estimating purposes
• Liaise with clients, customers, suppliers, and third parties as required

Essential Requirements for Senior Design Engineer:

• Minimum 5 years’ design experience in structural engineering
• Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in detailed design of permanent and temporary works structures
• Proficiency in frame analysis software, structural design software, and CAD
• Ability to carry out calculations by hand or using software such as MathCAD
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975, and other relevant BS standards
• Experience in a structural engineering office carrying out design calculations and analysis
• Thorough knowledge of structural principles and construction processes
• Strong team working and coaching skills with ability to work independently
• Ability to identify structural suitability and critical load cases

Desirable:

• Mix of site and design office experience
• Incorporated or Chartered membership with a relevant professional institution or working towards
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