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Senior design engineer (civil engineering)

Ware
Permanent
Design engineer
£55,000 - £65,000 a year
Posted: 16 May
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An excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to deliver high‑quality temporary and permanent works design across a varied portfolio of projects. You will take responsibility for planning and executing design work, coordinating with client design teams and internal engineering colleagues to ensure all requirements are met. This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys hands‑on design delivery, technical problem‑solving, and supporting the development of junior engineers while maintaining strong commercial awareness. Plan and manage design tasks across multiple schemes, liaising with client design teams and internal staff. Review and check calculations, drawings, and design solutions prepared by others. Develop and verify standard solutions, spreadsheets, and tools to support efficient design delivery. Present cost effective solutions and viable alternatives where appropriate. Undertake site visits, surveys, and inspections as required Prepare fixed‑price fee proposals based on client information, clearly stating all exclusions. Attend design meetings as required. Provide training, guidance, and support to junior staff when requested. Maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, identifying opportunities for future work. Requirements A formal engineering qualification at degree level or an accepted equivalent. Ideally a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE) or Chartered Structural Engineer (CEng MIStructE) or working towards chartered status Strong background in temporary works with some permanent works experience. Proven experience delivering design work across multiple projects. Competent in producing and checking calculations, drawings, and technical documentation. Comfortable preparing fee proposals and managing commercial aspects of design work. A minimum of 1 year of construction site experience is preferable. Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. Able to support and mentor junior engineers. Benefits Competitive salary Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plans Life Assurance Work From Home (3 Days Work from Home / 2 Days in the workplace) Training & Development Company Vehicle

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