Civil Design Engineer

7 Days Old

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER - CIVIL ENGINEERING
MAIDSTONE
We are working with a successful and well-respected civil engineering design & build contractor, currently recruiting for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join their regional office in Maidstone. With a strong forward order book, they deliver infrastructure, marine, and environmental projects for local authorities, private clients, the Environment Agency, and water companies.
This is a great opportunity to join a business that values professional development and a supportive work–life balance, offering hybrid working with an expectation of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home each week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Produce, review and check design calculations, drawings, reports, and designer’s risk registers, ensuring designs are safe, buildable, economical and appropriate for site conditions
* Lead the development, delivery and technical assurance of temporary and permanent works designs from initial brief through to issued construction information, ensuring compliance with BS 5975, Eurocodes, and relevant UK Health & Safety legislation
* ​Manage multiple concurrent design tasks, including prioritisation, programme alignment, coordination with project teams and communication of design requirements to stakeholders
* Act as the primary interface between designers, project teams, clients, and supply‑chain specialists to ensure coordinated, timely and compliant design delivery.
* Undertake site visits to assess conditions, provide engineering guidance, review temporary works implementation and advise on permanent works buildability, and risk mitigation
* Provide leadership, mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers, graduates and technicians, supporting professional development and ensuring high technical standards
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, BIM/CDE integration, digital engineering practices and standardised temporary works solutions
* Support design governance by ensuring accurate categorisation of temporary works, appropriate levels of design checking, and production of required assurance documentation in line with company procedures
* Demonstrable experience delivering designs across tender and construction stages, with strong understanding of buildability, construction sequencing, site constraints and commercial impacts
* Experience producing and checking detailed engineering calculations, technical reports and design risk assessments in accordance with CDM Regulations and industry standards
* Strong understanding of Eurocodes and British Standards
* ​Proven experience coordinating within multidisciplinary project teams, external designers and specialist subcontractors, with ability to manage stakeholder expectations
* Background in both site and design office environments (client, contractor or designer roles beneficial)
* Experience leading, mentoring or developing engineering team members
QUALIFICATIONS
* BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
* CEng or working towards chartership
* CSCS
* Full driving licence
SKILLS & BACKGROUND
* Ability to produce high quality drawings, specifications and technical documentation to required standards
* Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in temporary works design, including falsework, formwork, excavation support, retaining structures, propping, access platforms, crane bases, and other structural or geotechnical temporary works
* Proficient in structural analysis and modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Robot, Revit, InfraWorks, Navisworks)
* Understanding of BIM and CDE systems
* Working knowledge of CDM Regulations, H&S legislation and temporary works procedures
BENEFITS
* Salary £65,000 - £75,000
* Company car or car allowance
* Company Pension Scheme match to 10%
* Private Healthcare
* Life insurance
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Professional Membership paid
Run Resourcing Ltd acts solely as a recruitment intermediary and does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided by the hiring company. Run Resourcing Ltd is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status
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Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£65,000 - £75,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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