Job Description
JOB TITLE: Junior Design Engineer
Location: Nuneaton - Hybrid
Salary: £35,000 +
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Civil Engineering
About the Company
Our client is a specialist engineering sub-contractor operating within the civil engineering and ground engineering sector. As a business they operate with transparency, inclusivity and there’s a real hands on approach from the Directors down. This is a business rooted in ambition and collaboration.
With a strong focus on technical excellence, safety and collaboration, they continue to invest in their design capability and are now looking to bring a Junior Design Engineer into the team to support ongoing growth.
I can testify that this company is strong on continued professional development and has a well experienced senior leadership team on hand to support future growth.
About the Role
As a Junior Design Engineer, you’ll join the Estimating and Design team and play a key role in developing piling solutions for tender and live projects. You’ll work closely with estimators, commercial teams and operations, supporting both work-winning activity and project delivery.
This is a varied role that will give you exposure to design development, site conditions, client interaction and project support. It’s a great opportunity for a graduate or postgraduate looking to build a strong foundation in geotechnical and piling design, with hands-on experience and clear routes for development.
The key requirements for this Graduate Design Engineer role are:
1. Review architectural and engineering drawings to identify piling requirements
2. Support tender and contract designs for a range of piling solutions
3. Interpret ground investigation data and develop ground models
4. Assist with geotechnical design including bearing piles and retaining wall systems
5. Prepare design calculations, reports and CAD drawings with support from senior engineers
6. Liaise with internal teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable and commercially viable
7. Attend site visits to assess conditions and support scheme delivery
8. Support operations teams during construction with technical input
9. Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety requirements
Experience required for this Junior Design Engineer role are:
10. Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc)
11. Strong understanding of geotechnical principles and foundation design
12. Ability to interpret technical drawings and site investigation reports
13. Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
14. Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
15. Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Junior Design Engineer role are:
16. Exposure to piling or ground engineering projects
17. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar Parametric software)
18. Awareness of CDM Regulations and Eurocode design principles
19. Previous site experience or placements within construction or civil engineering
Package and Benefits of the Junior Design Engineer role:
20. Salary £35,000 +
21. Hybrid working arrangements
22. Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers
23. Clear progression and professional development support
24. Pension scheme
25. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
26. Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across design and site delivery