Structural Product Development Engineer – Energy Infra

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke seeks a Product Development Engineer to blend civil/structural engineering with innovation in its Technology & Innovation team. You will help translate ideas into practical, scalable construction solutions and drive product development for advanced manufacturing and clean energy infrastructure.

The role spans design, testing and validation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, innovative reinforcement and modern construction concepts for major projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes and standards.
• Excellent understanding of structural behaviour and first-principles engineering.
• A passion for innovation, continuous improvement and solving complex technical challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative permanent works design solutions that support advanced manufacturing, particularly preassembled reinforcement cage solutions.
• Lead and support technology and innovation initiatives that align design and detailing with advanced manufacturing requirements.
• Work with Design Automation and Configuration teams to improve design efficiency, consistency and repeatability.
• Identify and develop new product opportunities for the Energy sector, ensuring solutions are compliant, practical and manufacturable.
• Provide early-stage engineering input to embed Modern Methods of Construction into future green energy projects.
• Deliver structural engineering expertise across a range of Technology & Innovation activities.
• Optimise permanent and temporary works solutions to support advanced manufacturing facilities and project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across clients, designers, suppliers and internal teams to help drive innovation adoption.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Design capability

Team collaboration

Innovation mindset

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Laing O'Rourke seeks a Product Development Engineer to blend civil/structural engineering with innovation in its Technology & Innovation team. You will help translate ideas into practical, scalable construction solutions and drive product development for advanced manufacturing and clean energy infrastructure.

The role spans design, testing and validation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, innovative reinforcement and modern construction concepts for major projects.