Design Engineer (Civil & Structural

• Bridge reconstruction, refurbishment and replacement schemes

Location: Pontyclun, South Wales

Sector: Rail ¦ Civils & Structures

Help Build Our New Design Capability in South Wales

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join our expanding in‑house Civil & Structural Design team and play a key role in the development of a new Permanent Works Design presence in Pontyclun, South Wales
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As part of our continued investment in engineering excellence, we are establishing a dedicated South Wales design hub to support a growing portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to become part of a new and ambitious team, helping to deliver innovative civil and structural engineering solutions across a range of challenging rail schemes.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will contribute to projects from feasibility through to detailed design, supporting the delivery of safe, practical and sustainable engineering solutions while developing your own technical and professional capabilities.

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Company car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 28 days
• 3 additional charity days per year
• A day off when your child starts school
• A day off for house relocation
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan and employee rewards
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Clear routes for career progression
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Employee forums and engagement channels to ensure your voice is heard

Following the successful award of several long-term framework agreements with major rail and infrastructure clients, we continue to invest in and expand our in‑house Civil & Structural Design capability.

Our team delivers multidisciplinary engineering solutions across framework contracts, asset management programmes, infrastructure renewals, enhancement projects and tendered schemes. The expansion into Pontyclun represents a significant investment in our regional capability and provides an exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a new design team in South Wales.

• Bridge reconstruction, refurbishment and replacement schemes
• Station enhancement and accessibility projects
• Platforms, footbridges and associated rail infrastructure
• Civil and structural asset management programmes
• Drainage and earthworks schemes
• Tunnels, retaining structures and lineside civils projects
• Multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure renewals and upgrades

Reporting to a Senior Design Engineer or Principal Engineer, the Design Engineer is responsible for the development of technical solutions within project budget, programme and quality requirements.

You will support the delivery of permanent works civil and structural engineering projects, developing engineering solutions, producing calculations and technical reports, undertaking design work and collaborating with other engineers, technicians and project teams.

The role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of rail infrastructure projects and provides a strong platform for progression towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

• Develop engineering solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Contribute to the delivery of permanent works civils and structures projects across the rail sector.
• Challenge briefs and contribute innovative engineering solutions based on sound engineering principles.
• Produce engineering calculations, reports, sketches and design deliverables to relevant standards and best practice.
• Support the development of design philosophies and technical approaches.
• Attend site inspections and surveys to inform design development.
• Assist in undertaking design checks and technical reviews where appropriate.
  
  Produce and maintain Designer's Risk Assessments and Decision Logs.
• Work closely with technicians and designers to ensure coordinated and efficient…