Design Engineer CE

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. Headquartered in Singapore, the group brings together 16,000 specialists across more than 40 countries, spanning architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other built environment experts. We can draw on this depth of expertise while retaining the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy, to deliver projects of any scale and complexity.

We work collaboratively with clients, architects and contractors to realise shared ambitions and achieve certainty in cost, programme and quality.

From buildings and transport to energy, healthcare, sports and entertainment, we provide innovative end-to-end engineering solutions. We think, plan and design with the construction process in mind, applying construction engineering expertise to anticipate challenges, improve efficiency and enhance buildability. Our advanced digital design tools and modern methods of construction enable us to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout project life cycles.

Our portfolio spans some of the world’s most ambitious projects, from Battersea Power Station and 21 Moorfields in London, to the Camp Nou regeneration in Barcelona, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai’s ICD Brookfield Place, and Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Australia. We combine vast experience with the curiosity, passion and creativity needed to solve the most complex challenges. Each project demonstrates our ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies, delivering solutions that meet complex structural, logistical and environmental challenges.

Driven by a culture of integrity, agility and collaboration, we continue to push the boundaries of engineering design and delivery in pursuit of our goal: to shape a better world through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our growing Construction Engineering team in Birmingham. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges and working at the intersection of structural engineering, construction methodology, temporary works, and digital design.

You will play an important role across the full construction lifecycle—from early‑stage methodologies and buildability assessments to detailed design of both temporary and permanent works. Working closely with contractors, developers, and multidisciplinary design teams, you will help deliver efficient, safe, and highly buildable engineering solutions.

This position offers exposure to a wide range of high‑profile UK and international projects, including commercial and mixed‑use developments, data centres, major stadia, tall buildings, large‑scale infrastructure, and globally recognised structures. You will also have the opportunity to develop your expertise in computational design, 4D digital sequencing, and temporary stage analysis, supported by a strong technical and mentoring culture.

Key Responsibilities Deliver temporary works design, including falsework, formwork, propping, façade retention, shoring and lifting arrangements.

Undertake temporary stage analysis, including sequential construction loading, movement and stability assessments, and time‑dependent behaviour.

Apply computational design and parametric tools to optimise engineering solutions, complex geometries, sequencing, and digital rehearsals.

Carry out detailed design of structural systems for temporary and permanent structures.

Develop construction staging and sequencing strategies aligned with safe buildability and construction logistics.

Conduct design checking and quality assurance reviews.

Carry out site inspections and liaise…