Senior Design Engineer – Temporary Works & Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Share-save scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our MSES team on major UK infrastructure projects nationwide. You will contribute to the design and checking of temporary works from concept through construction, while developing technical and project management skills.

You will report to a Team Lead and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on safety, quality and delivering value across schemes with opportunity for progression.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Actively working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE).
• Proven experience in the design of temporary works within civil engineering or construction projects.
• Knowledge of structural and/or geotechnical analysis software.
• Ideally experienced in geotechnically-focused temporary works, such as load‑bearing piles, earth retaining structures, slope stability, and dewatering systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage projects and stakeholders effectively.
• An initiative‑taking, ambitious mindset with a desire to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the design and checking of a wide range of temporary works schemes, from concept through to construction.
• Support the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Take ownership of moderately sized projects, managing outputs and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovative, practical engineering solutions across major UK infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate closely within the MSES team, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement.
• Apply a strong focus on quality, safety, and ‘right first time’ delivery principles.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ambitious mindset

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartership in progress (ICE/IStructE)

Tools

Structural analysis software

Geotechnical analysis software

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our MSES team on major UK infrastructure projects nationwide. You will contribute to the design and checking of temporary works from concept through construction, while developing technical and project management skills.

You will report to a Team Lead and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, focusing on safety, quality and delivering value across schemes with opportunity for progression.