Senior Engineer CE

Overview

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. 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. Our advanced digital design tools and modern methods of construction enable us to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout project life cycles.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing Construction Engineering Team in London. This role offers exposure to high‑profile UK and international projects, including commercial and mixed‑use developments, data centres, major stadiums, tall buildings, large‑scale infrastructure, and globally recognised structures.

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Actively working toward chartership with IStructE, ICE, or an equivalent international organisation, supported by structured training and mentorship
• Minimum 5 years’ design and development experience
• Background in construction engineering or temporary works design
• Strong analytical and design skills and ability to apply first principles engineering techniques to problem solving
• Proficient use of industry standard analysis software (ETABS, Tekla, Idea Statica);
  Strand7 experience desirable
• A desire to develop and apply computational design workflows is desirable
• Familiarity with Rhino, Grasshopper, and/or modern programming languages such as Python or C# is a bonus
• At least 1 year of being the project lead in a client facing role

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.

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