Design Engineer

AA Group are currently seeking an experienced Civil Design engineer to join a contractor specialising in the delivery of large-scale water infrastructure projects. The role is primarily site-based on one of our active AMP8 projects in the North-West of England. Specific site allocation will depend on project phase at the point of joining, but expect to be based in the Greater Manchester, Lancashire, or Cheshire area.

Hours are 08:0018:00 Monday to Friday (approximately 50 hours/week).

• Review incoming civil design packages and develop clear design briefs.
• Maintain and update design registers.
• Produce design calculations, risk assessments, sketches for drafting, reinforcement intents, and concrete mix specifications.
• Travel to site to discuss designs with delivery teams, take feedback on buildability, and iterate toward the most efficient solution.
• Review construction progress on site and ensure designs are executed as intended.
• Shaft design shafts for stormwater storage, pumping stations, and tunnel launch and reception shafts
• Structural roof design reinforced concrete roofs over shafts and detention tanks
• Tunnelling design opportunity to learn alongside our tunnelling specialists on micro tunnelling projects. No prior tunnelling experience is expected or required
• Temporary works cofferdams, crane and piling platforms, and excavation support to enable the permanent works.
• Supporting civils thrust blocks, pipe supports, chambers, and interfaces with existing assets.

• Around 3 years of experience in civil and/or temporary works design is essential.
• Candidates should have a solid grounding in:
• Structural design to Eurocodes and British Standards.
• Reinforced concrete design, including rebar detailing intent and mix specification.
• Interpreting ground investigation reports.
• 2D CAD (AutoCAD or similar).
• Finite element modelling software.
• Clear written and spoken English reports, design statements, and communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.