At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects and provide technical oversight for complex infrastructure works.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking engineering firm committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration and safety culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with relevant experience in design.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Role Purpose
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.
Principal Role Purpose
Provides strategic technical leadership for permanent and/or temporary works design and engineering solutions and governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and guide engineering principles on structural calculations and drawings.
- Develop permanent and temporary 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.
- Act as discipline lead during bids, technical governance reviews, and client engagements.
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 leading major design frameworks and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- 10+ years experience within infrastructure, structural, temporary works 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.
- Demonstrable leadership delivering complex UK infrastructure schemes.
ersg is an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
Senior / Principal Design Engineer in Leeds employer: ERSG Careers
At ersg, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of civil and structural engineering. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentoring opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to impactful infrastructure projects. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive environment that values diversity and promotes a positive safety culture, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
