At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative engineering solutions for diverse infrastructure projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Company: Global consulting engineering firm focused on sustainable and buildable solutions.
- Benefits: Birthday leave, corporate health insurance, paid parental leave, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process with support for all candidates.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team shaping a better world through engineering excellence.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in delivering infrastructure projects.
The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.
Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and virtual design & construction (VDC). Established in Brisbane in 1982, we now have more than 850 staff across twelve offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America. As part of SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, we are connected to a global network reimagining a smarter, more sustainable future.
About the role
As a Design Engineer in our Infrastructure team, you will play a key role in delivering sustainable, technically excellent, and commercially successful engineering solutions across a diverse range of masterplanning and infrastructure projects. You will support project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to business development and technical governance within the UK practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead client liaison and support business development
- Coordinate project delivery, resources, and design documentation
- Develop engineering solutions and lead design philosophy
- Produce preliminary and detailed designs for temporary and permanent works
- Carry out design checking, technical reporting and subcontractor coordination
- Develop erection schemes and specialist engineering methodologies
- Support Associates and Associate Directors with resource planning, technical delivery, and project coordination
- Support cost control, fee proposals, and project variations
- Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to site teams
- Ensure temporary works are designed, checked and constructed safely
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety and RBG procedures
The ideal candidate will bring:
- A degree in Civil Engineering
- Ideally working towards chartership with the ICE, or already Chartered/Incorporated
- Proven experience in delivering infrastructure and bespoke projects
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software (e.g., Civil 3D, Microdrainage, Navisworks)
- Flexibility and initiative to rise to challenging situations
- Ability to take on responsibility appropriate to capability
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.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criterion, we’d love to hear from you.
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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