Design Engineer - Advanced Technical Services (ATS) in London

Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. We are specialists in the built environment and complex infrastructure. We maintain a one firm ethos and family culture which has allowed the business to operate across all barriers, always focused to achieve best for project, and best for our people.

We are part of the SJ Group, this is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

About the role: Robert Bird Group (RBG) is expanding our Advanced Technical Services (ATS) team, the prime Applied Science hub within SJ, and seeking a talented Design Engineer with a strong analytical mindset and passion for solving complex engineering challenges. Our ATS team specialises in advanced structural analysis, performance‑based design, and transdisciplinary engineering solutions across major global projects and special investigations.

Types of Projects You’ll Be Exposed To:

• Large‑span sports and stadium structures
• Seismic and complex structural systems for mega‑developments
• Major transport infrastructure, including rail and metro
• High‑rise commercial and mixed‑use buildings
• Vibration, dynamic, and performance‑based engineering studies
• Fire, Impact and Blast
• Emerging sectors, including nuclear and advanced energy projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver detailed structural design, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Build, analyse, and check numerical models, including nonlinear, dynamic, seismic, thermal, and progressive collapse modelling.
• Support projects from concept design through detailed design and construction phases.
• Apply RBG construction engineering methods, standards, and technical procedures.
• Design and oversee drafting of temporary works such as falsework, support towers, access platforms, and lifting beams.
• Develop construction sequencing and crane erection schemes for complex structures.
• Conduct site inspections, liaise with site teams, and integrate findings into engineering outputs.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Support project resource planning, programming, scheduling, and progress monitoring.
• Implement Quality Assurance (QA) procedures across all deliverables.
• Represent and promote RBG professionally to clients and industry partners.
• Support project financial awareness, including fee variations, invoicing, and cost control.
• Maintain strong client service, responsiveness, and satisfaction.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and guiding graduates and junior draftspersons.
• Implement and monitor Health & Safety requirements on all assigned projects.
• Participate in Workplace Health & Safety committee activities when required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Solid grasp of structural engineering principles and advanced analytical methods.
• Experience with FE/modelling tools (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS‑DYNA, Strand7, MIDAS) an advantage.
• Working knowledge of structural design codes and performance‑based engineering.
• Ability to develop, interrogate, and clearly communicate complex engineering models and outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; effective collaborator in multidisciplinary teams.
• Programming/automation skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Dynamo) desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

What we offer you: RBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

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