Design Engineer

Role
Joining a leading infrastructure contractor in Watford , this Design Engineer position offers the chance to work on challenging civil and structural engineering schemes. Ideal for engineers seeking to broaden their design expertise, it provides exposure to technical design work, client interaction, and professional development within an established engineering team.
Salary
51,000 – 58,000 per annum
Location and Working Pattern
Based in Watford. Hybrid working is available following induction, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The induction period requires full‑time office attendance for the first three months.
Client Overview
Our client is a major UK main contractor delivering large‑scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects nationwide. Their in‑house design team supports both temporary and permanent works, collaborating closely with site teams and clients to ensure robust engineering solutions.
Responsibilities

• Produce design calculations, reports, and technical drawings for temporary and permanent works.
• Undertake design checks and contribute to risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and construction teams to ensure efficient design delivery.
• Work with senior engineers to develop safe and innovative engineering solutions.
• Support coordination of multiple workstreams and ensure quality control across projects.
• Review designs in practice and resolve engineering queries.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• A few years post‑graduate experience in design engineering.
• Experience producing design calculations, design checks, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Ability to commute to Watford.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience with temporary works design.
• Use of AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla Tedds, STAAD, or similar software.
• Working towards chartership (CEng/IEng).

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 29 with service. Options to carry over up to 5 days and buy or sell holidays annually.
• Competitive pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8% after 6 months’ service.
• Opportunity to invest in company shares with favourable ‘buy one, get one free’ terms after 6 months.
• Life assurance from day one, increasing with length of service.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Access to retail discounts, wellbeing programmes, and employee support.
• Additional perks including flu vaccinations, eyecare, Cycle to Work, and long‑service awards.

Apply Now
If you’re a motivated Design Engineer ready to develop your technical and professional skills, apply today to explore this exciting opportunity in Watford

• Seniority LevelEntry level
• Industry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering Services
• Employment TypeFull-time
• Skills
  • Civil Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Temporary Works Design
  • Structural Calculations
  • AutoCAD
  • Tekla Tedds
  • Risk Assessment
  • Engineering Design
  • Construction Engineering

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