Senior Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location: Watford

Salary: £51,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A leading construction and engineering firm is looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join their team in Watford. This is a great chance to take the lead on complex civil and structural projects and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer:

• Lead and manage the design and engineering phases of major projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Produce, review, and approve engineering drawings, designs, and specifications.
• Collaborate closely with architects, project managers, and contractors to ensure design alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.
• Conduct site visits to monitor design implementation and address technical challenges.
• Participate in value engineering, risk assessments, and project planning activities.
• Ensure project milestones, budgets, safety standards, and quality benchmarks are consistently met.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Chartered or working towards CEng status
• Strong design background in civil or structural engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD Pro, or similar
• Solid understanding of codes, standards, and regulations
• Great communicator and confident team player

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If this Senior Design Engineer role sounds of interest hit apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Thorn Baker Recruitment, Bristol.