Please note: This position is open only to candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Location: Leeds Design Office
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
Senior Design Engineer employer: Joseph Gallagher Limited
The Joseph Gallagher Group is an exceptional employer located in Wanlip, Leicester, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and safety through its award-winning LIFE culture programme. With a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that positively impact local communities. As a family-owned business, we value honesty, quality, and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
