Senior Engineer CE

SJ Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Corporate health insurance rates

Paid parental leave

Recognition awards

Engaging social club

Job summary

SJ Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to join the Construction Engineering Team in London. The role involves leading design and project delivery for high-profile projects across the UK and internationally, including major infrastructures and commercial developments.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering, at least 5 years of experience, and be working towards chartership. The position offers numerous benefits like birthday leave and corporate health insurance rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ design and development experience.
• Background in construction engineering or temporary works design.
• At least 1 year of being the project lead in a client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead client liaison and support business development.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to site teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.

Skills

Analytical and design skills

Proficient in ETABS

Working towards chartership

Problem-solving with first principles engineering

Experience with Rhino or Grasshopper

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ETABS

Tekla

IdeaStatica

Strand7

Job description

Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and virtual design & construction (VDC). Established in Brisbane in 1982, we now have more than 850 staff across twelve offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America. From buildings and transport to energy, healthcare, sports and entertainment, we provide innovative end-to-end engineering solutions, applying construction engineering expertise to anticipate challenges, improve efficiency and enhance buildability. Our advanced digital design tools and modern methods of construction enable us to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout project lifecycles.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing Construction Engineering Team in London. This role offers exposure to high‑profile UK and international projects, including commercial and mixed‑use developments, data centres, major stadiums, tall buildings, large‑scale infrastructure and globally recognised structures.

You Will Contribute To

• Integrated permanent and temporary works
• Construction methodology and buildability strategy
• Erection staging and sequencing
• Enabling works and logistics planning
• Temporary works design
• Digital rehearsals and advanced analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client liaison and support business development
• Coordinate project delivery, resources and design documentation
• Develop engineering solutions and lead design philosophy
• Produce preliminary and detailed designs for temporary and permanent works
• Carry out design checking, technical reporting and subcontractor coordination
• Develop erection schemes and specialist engineering methodologies
• Support Associates and Associate Directors with resource planning, technical delivery and project coordination
• Support cost control, fee proposals and project variations
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to site teams
• Ensure temporary works are designed, checked and constructed safely
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety and RBG procedures

The Ideal Candidate Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Actively working toward chartership with IStructE, ICE or an equivalent international organisation, supported by structured training and mentorship
• Minimum 5 years’ design and development experience
• Background in construction engineering or temporary works design
• Strong analytical and design skills and ability to apply first principles engineering techniques to problem solving
• Proficient use of industry standard analysis software (ETABS, Tekla, IdeaStatica). Experience in the use of Strand7 software would be desirable
• A desire to develop and apply computational design workflows is desirable. Familiarity with Rhino, Grasshopper and/or modern programming languages such as Python or C# is a bonus
• At least 1 year of being the project lead in a client‑facing role

What We Offer You

RBG is a growing, fast‑paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, and a supportive team environment that encourages a healthy lifestyle balance.