Senior Design Engineer

Joseph Gallagher Limited; eMakhazeni (Belfast); On-site; ZAR 1,439,000 - 1,993,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer to lead multidisciplinary design packages for complex infrastructure projects. You will provide technical oversight, prepare calculations and drawings, and develop permanent works solutions for shafts, walls, and foundations.

You will coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and temporary works teams, uphold BIM Level 2 and ISO 19650 standards, and support NEC4 contract administration and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 6–10 years experience within infrastructure, structural, or tunnelling design.
• Understanding of Eurocodes, BS standards, and UK infrastructure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design packages and provide technical oversight for complex infrastructure works.
• Prepare structural and civil engineering calculations and drawings.
• Develop permanent works solutions for shafts, retaining walls, slabs, foundations, and reinforced concrete structures.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and temporary works teams.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Work in accordance with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 standards for information management and collaborative delivery.
• Comply with CDM 2015 regulations, company HSEQ procedures, and promote a positive safety culture across all activities.
• Support NEC4 contract administration, early warning processes, Program reviews, and change management activities.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and assurance documentation.
• Review and approve design calculations and multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Structural analysis

Reinforced concrete design

Eurocodes

Tunnelling

Tekla

Revit

Robot Structural Analysis

Design risk

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Revit

Robot Structural Analysis

AutoCAD

Job description

Leads multidisciplinary design packages and provides technical oversight for complex infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare structural and civil engineering calculations and drawings.
• Develop permanent works solutions for shafts, retaining walls, slabs, foundations, and reinforced concrete structures.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and temporary works teams.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
• Work in accordance with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 standards for information management and collaborative delivery.
• Comply with CDM 2015 regulations, company HSEQ procedures, and promote a positive safety culture across all activities.
• Support NEC4 contract administration, early warning processes, Program reviews, and change management activities.
• Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and assurance documentation.
• Review and approve design calculations and multidisciplinary deliverables.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and structural analysis software.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel design to Eurocodes.
• Knowledge of tunnelling interfaces including shafts, sprayed concrete linings, and underground structures.
• Understanding of buildability and construction methodologies.
• Experience using Tekla, Revit, or Robot Structural Analysis is advantageous.
• Experience managing design risk and design assurance processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 6–10 years experience within infrastructure, structural, or tunnelling design.
• Understanding of Eurocodes, BS standards, and UK infrastructure requirements.

Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE or IStructE depending on level

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We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.