Randstad is recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of an in-house engineering consultancy for a leading tier-one contractor in Bridgend. Supporting a growing portfolio across water, power, heavy industrial, and design-and-build infrastructure, this role offers a flexible environment where you can deliver complex technical designs while benefiting from a strong work-life balance.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
The Role
Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Detailed Design & Calculations: Preparing clear design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables in full accordance with Eurocodes and UK standards.
- BIM & Software Integration: Utilizing modern design software (such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, or Autodesk Robot) within a BIM-led design framework.
- Project Delivery: Managing your own work packages to meet time, cost, and HSEQ compliance targets.
- Site Support & Stakeholders: Attending site visits to resolve design queries and agree buildable solutions during construction phases.
- Team Supervision: Guiding technicians and junior staff to ensure accurate and timely project scope delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Design Experience: Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 3 to 4 years of hands-on civil design experience.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and structural/civil design software packages.
- Sector Background: Experience working on infrastructure projects (water, utilities, power, or heavy civils background is ideal, though water sector experience is non-essential).
- Professional Goals: Working towards chartership or professional membership with a recognised institution (e.g., ICE or IStructE). xgikmsk
- Workplace Flexibility: Able to work from the Bridgend office 2 days per week, with a valid UK driving licence for site visits.
Design Engineer employer: Randstad Construction & Property Careers
As a leading employer in the marine civil engineering sector, we offer our Site Managers a dynamic work environment at a regional port, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and supportive work culture, ensuring that you can thrive while contributing to impactful projects in a live maritime facility. With competitive rates and a focus on safety and innovation, we provide a rewarding career path for those looking to make a difference in the industry.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction & Property Careers Recruitment Team
