Senior Product Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company in Dartford is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to design and optimise structural products for offsite manufacture. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Structural Engineering and strong knowledge in concrete and steel systems. This role focuses on integrating design with manufacturing processes and driving product innovation in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about sustainability and innovation, apply today.

Benefits

Accessibility support for candidates with disabilities

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, Product Design Engineering or similar.
• Strong structural engineering and technical knowledge, particularly in concrete and steel systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply Eurocodes, UK Building Regulations and relevant design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise structural products using concrete, steel or hybrid materials.
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to documentation, specifications and continuous R&D for innovation.

Skills

Strong structural engineering and technical knowledge

Experience with MMC, DfMA

Proficiency with structural FE modelling and analysis tools

Education

Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

3D Modelling and BIM skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Product Engineer with a structural engineering background to help shape the future of construction. Join our Technology & Innovation team to design and optimise repeatable, high-performing building systems that enable offsite manufacture and digital automation. If you're passionate about driving change, solving complex problems and turning bold ideas into reality, this is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary environment focused on decarbonisation and productivity. Are you ready to make a difference? Then get involved in product innovation and the application of DFMA. Do you want to work with a team of specialist for better structural solutions?

Role responsibilities

• Design and optimise structural products using concrete, steel or hybrid materials to support MMC and DFMA-led construction.
• Align product briefs with client needs and strategy, supporting option studies and standardisation to drive performance and value.
• Integrate structural design with manufacturing and digital workflows, enabling automation and offsite assembly.
• Lead prototyping, testing and iterative development across the product lifecycle, informed by data and site feedback.
• Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to documentation, specifications and continuous R&D for innovation and sustainability.

Core skills and experience required

• Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, Product Design Engineering or similar.
• Strong structural engineering and technical knowledge, particularly in concrete and steel systems.
• Experience with MMC, DfMA and design for offsite manufacturing.
• Proficiency with structural FE modelling and analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply Eurocodes, UK Building Regulations and relevant design standards.
• Understanding of the full design lifecycle from concept to manufacturing and construction.

Desirable

• 3D Modelling and BIM skills
• Chartered or working towards Chartership

If you want to play a key role in shaping and delivering repeatable, product-based strategies in critical sectors, apply today.

About us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O\'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O\'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the Offer an interview scheme. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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