Senior Design Engineer Design & Engineering · Head Office - McDermott House

We are purpose‑led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK. With 35 years of technical excellence, safety, and quality, we have become the UK’s leading specialist in complex engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Design Engineering team as a Senior Design Engineer, playing a key role in delivering high‑quality, innovative design solutions across complex structural and temporary works projects.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development of internal design solutions, including calculations, technical reports, modeling, and detailing.
• Carry out independent design checks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
• Review and approve designs from external consultants, ensuring alignment with Kilnbridge standards.
• Provide expert technical support to project teams on construction methodologies and engineering challenges.
• Advise on the selection, specification, and procurement of specialist plant and equipment.
• Coordinate temporary works designs, methodologies, and approvals with project teams.
• Contribute to tender‑stage planning, including constructability reviews and engineering input.
• Drive value‑engineering initiatives to optimise cost, efficiency, and project outcomes.
• Present technical proposals and engineering solutions to clients and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Technicians and wider teams to deliver coordinated design packages.
• Visit sites to review conditions, support delivery teams, and ensure design intent is achieved.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior engineers within the team.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, processes, and best practice.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience in temporary works design across areas such as formwork, falsework, propping, excavation support, and crane foundations.
• Strong capability in permanent works design and design checking.
• Solid understanding of construction and demolition processes and methodologies.
• Experience in value engineering and assessment of existing structures.
• Knowledge of complex project environments is advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant design or drafting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.