Design Engineer

Specialist Geotechnical Engineering | Civil Engineering | Major Infrastructure

Location: North West England or Surrey Area (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Design Tomorrow's Landmark Infrastructure

Are you a Design Engineer looking to work on some of the UK's most technically challenging infrastructure projects?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist engineering contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex geotechnical, foundation and underground engineering solutions across major infrastructure, energy, transport and construction projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that combines decades of engineering excellence with the backing of a global specialist group. You'll work alongside highly respected engineers on innovative foundation and ground engineering solutions that shape some of the UK's most significant projects.

If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise will be challenged, your development supported and your career accelerated, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Design Engineer, you'll become an integral part of an experienced engineering team responsible for producing safe, practical and commercially effective temporary and permanent works designs for complex geotechnical and foundation projects.

Working closely with operational teams, estimating, project management and clients, you'll develop innovative engineering solutions from tender stage through to construction, ensuring designs are technically robust, buildable and cost-effective.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects while developing your technical capability within a collaborative and highly respected engineering environment.

Typical Projects

You'll contribute to major projects including:

• Large-scale civil engineering schemes
• Highways and transportation infrastructure
• Rail projects
• Energy and nuclear developments
• Marine and waterfront engineering
• Commercial developments
• Deep foundations
• Retaining structures
• Basement construction
• Ground improvement works
• Specialist geotechnical solutions

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Design

• Produce innovative geotechnical and structural engineering designs
• Develop temporary and permanent works solutions
• Prepare detailed engineering calculations
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and design documentation
• Ensure all designs comply with current British Standards and Eurocodes
• Review engineering risks and develop practical mitigation measures

Project Support

• Provide technical support throughout project delivery
• Assist operational teams during construction
• Attend design meetings with clients and project stakeholders
• Resolve engineering challenges during project execution
• Provide design modifications where required

Technical Excellence

• Carry out engineering analysis and design calculations
• Develop practical construction methodologies
• Review third-party information and technical data
• Ensure designs are safe, efficient and commercially viable
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration

Working closely with:

• Project Engineers
• Site Teams
• Commercial Teams
• Estimators
• Project Managers
• Clients
• External Consultants
• Supply Chain Partners

Innovation

• Contribute towards innovative engineering solutions
• Support value engineering initiatives
• Explore new technologies and construction techniques
• Assist with research and development activities where appropriate

About You

We're interested in speaking with Design Engineers who have experience within one or more of the following:

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Foundation Engineering
• Temporary Works
• Ground Engineering
• Infrastructure
• Construction Engineering

You'll ideally have:

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Previous design experience within construction or civil engineering
• Knowledge of geotechnical principles and structural behaviour
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience producing engineering calculations
• Understanding of relevant design standards and Eurocodes
• CAD experience (AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D desirable)
• Strong communication and technical report writing skills

Chartered or working towards Chartership is advantageous but not essential.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is:

✔ Technically curious

✔ Solutions-focused

✔ Detail orientated

✔ Commercially aware

✔ Collaborative

✔ Innovative

✔ Passionate about engineering

✔ Keen to continue developing professionally

Why Join?

This organisation is recognised as one of the UK's leading specialist engineering contractors, delivering technically complex infrastructure projects that have a lasting impact across the country.

You'll be joining a business that combines the stability and resources of an international engineering group with the collaborative culture of a close-knit technical team. Significant investment is made in research, innovation and professional development, giving engineers access to industry-leading expertise, mentoring and long-term career progression. Employees benefit from working on prestigious, technically demanding projects while being supported to continually develop their skills and professional qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Income Protection
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing technical training
• Structured career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects

Ready to Engineer the Future?

If you're looking to take your engineering career to the next level with a business renowned for technical excellence, innovation and investment in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.