Structural Design Engineer Rail

Randstad Cpe London; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An employee-owned consultancy in Croydon is seeking a structural or temporary works design engineer. This role offers the chance to manage your own workload and interact directly with clients within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have 2-6 years of design experience, proven rail project experience, and will thrive in a supportive workplace focused on professional development and chartership.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of design experience in structural or temporary works engineering.
• Proven rail project experience required.
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with clients and manage your own workload.
• Shape design solutions across multiple rail projects.
• Learn from senior engineers to support professional development.

Skills

Design experience in structural or temporary works

Client-facing communication

Proven rail project experience

Job description

Are you a structural or temporary works design engineer who enjoys client interaction and seeing designs come to life on site?

Would you like to join a business that gives you autonomy, support and a clear route to chartership?

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Croydon – hybrid after settling‑in period

This employee‑owned consultancy is known for its open culture, faster progression, and strong sense of community. The Croydon office has a social, close‑knit team of around 12, and you’ll be stepping into a key position taking over established project work within the rail sector, including bridges, canopies and temporary works.

The role suits an “all‑rounder” design engineer with either structural or temporary works experience who’s keen to broaden into the other discipline. You’ll liaise directly with clients, manage your own workload, and play a visible part in shaping design solutions across multiple rail projects.

Expect real variety, technical challenge, and the opportunity to learn from highly experienced senior engineers who’ll actively support your professional development and chartership journey.

Essential Requirements

• 2–6 years’ design experience in structural or temporary works design engineering
• Proven rail project experience (essential)
• Confident communicator with client‑facing experience
• Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Nice to Have

• Dual exposure to both structural and temporary works design
• Working towards ICE or similar professional accreditation
• Interest in mentoring or supporting junior staff

If you’re ready to take on more responsibility within a collaborative, employee‑owned consultancy that values initiative and invests in its people, contact Emily Atkins at Carrington West

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Required Qualifications

• None