Civil Design Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Civil / Structural Design Engineer with experience in rail infrastructure to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex civil and structural projects, providing technical support and innovation within the rail sector.

• Support civil and structural design and assessment projects for rail infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Assist senior engineers through design and analysis activities.
• Contribute to the specification and coordination of site surveys, structural assessments, foundation design, and temporary/permanent works design.
• Prepare and assist in the review of civil and structural design reports, risk assessments, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including geotechnical, M&E, and construction teams, to integrate civil and structural solutions within rail projects.
• Ensure compliance with Network Rail standards, Eurocodes, and other relevant UK civil and structural regulations.
• Apply innovative approaches and emerging technologies in civil and structural engineering to enhance project outcomes.

• Working towards chartership with a relevant institution (ICE, IStruct
  
  E, or equivalent).
• Experience in civil and structural engineering, preferably within the rail infrastructure sector.
• Understanding of UK railway civil and structural standards, including Network Rail guidelines.
• Experience contributing to civil and structural projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software such as Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer, Autodesk Robot, or similar.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to make sound engineering judgments.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to a range of audiences.
• Experience in client engagement and tendering processes is desirable.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? If contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions isn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. Youll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life.

Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner's leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of railways that connect communities and underpin growth. From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multidisciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background.

We are members of WISE, ENEI, the Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020 we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment.

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