Design Engineer

Overview

As Structural Design Engineer, you develop creative, practical designs to restore damaged buildings, with a focus on sub-structure works and sustainable repair solutions. You’ll work in a collaborative design office, guiding projects from drawings to permissions and site monitoring. You will balance engineering rigor with innovative approaches, including net-zero initiatives, while mentoring colleagues and supporting cross‑functional teams. This role combines hands-on design with impactful, client-facing delivery in a flexible, home-based setting.

Pay / Benefits

• Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working from office or home
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Develop structural design solutions for damaged buildings (fires, floods, subsidence)
• Produce detailed design drawings and obtain necessary permissions
• Design and specify sub-structure schemes; balance rigour with practical outcomes
• Utilise CAD daily for production of drawings
• Engage with stakeholders at senior levels and influence project direction
• Coordinate with Design Office Manager and wider team; provide training and share knowledge
• Visit sites to monitor schemes and validate designs
• Contribute to environmentally sustainable repair approaches and net-zero initiatives

Key requirements

• Sub-structure expertise — design and specification of schemes
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• CAD proficiency for detailed drawings
• Senior influence — ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• Organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail
• IT literate — Windows-based tools including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Clear communicator with diverse audiences
• Team player with collaborative mindset
• Customer-focused — delivers high-quality client service

• Clear communication
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• CAD proficiency
• Sub-structure design and specification
• Knowledge of historic/traditional building techniques

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