Senior Design Engineer in London

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project’s needs. We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success. If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

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. You’ll take ownership of design delivery and checking, provide technical leadership across projects, and support both pre-construction and live works. This role offers real variety, technical challenge, and the chance to influence engineering outcomes across the business.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development of internal design solutions, including calculations, technical reports, modelling 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.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments. We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

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.