About the role
As a Senior Design Engineer, you will contribute to early‑stage civil and structural design across a range of rail, highways, energy and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. This includes the design of operational infrastructure such as bridges, stations and heavy civils, ensuring integration and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines to deliver cohesive and efficient project solutions. You will also support the inspection, strengthening design, and replacement design of operational infrastructure such as bridges. This will require close coordination with key stakeholders such as Network Rail and TfL.
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
What we are looking for?
- A degree in Structural Engineering or Civil & Structural Engineering with a strong interest in structural design.
- Ideally Chartered with the ICE, IStructE or internationally recognised equivalent, or very close to achieving Chartership.
- Flexibility and initiative to respond effectively to challenging situations.
- Ability to take on responsibility appropriate to your level of capability.
- Familiarity with Eurocodes, DMRB and Network Rail design and assessment standards.
- Familiarity with Highways, Network Rail and TfL assurance processes (desirable).
- Proficiency in 3D structural design software, such as LUSAS, MIDAS, Strand7 or similar tools.
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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Senior Engineer - Civil Structures employer: Surbana Jurong
Robert Bird Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing Design Engineers with the opportunity to engage in impactful projects across various sectors. With a commitment to employee growth, the company offers professional development pathways, flexible working arrangements, and unique benefits such as birthday leave and corporate health insurance rates, all within a supportive team environment that prioritises work-life balance. Located in a dynamic global network, employees can thrive while contributing to sustainable engineering solutions that shape a better world.
