Design Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the BAM UK & Ireland Temporary Works Centre of Expertise. This role will be based in our London office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule. The Temporary Works Centre of Expertise provides design and technical support to the whole of BAM UK & Ireland, so our work covers a wide range of engineering applications. We are a diverse and well-established team with a strong focus on personal development and supporting progression towards professional qualifications. Your work environment

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

• Represent the Temporary Works CoE at internal and external meetings.
• Liaise with project, bid, and divisional teams to clarify and manage design requirements.
• Act as Lead Designer when appointed, serving as the main point of contact on specific projects or bids.
• Supervise and support team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to professional and procedural standards.
• Conduct Performance & Development Reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities.
• Plan and undertake site visits as needed to support design accuracy and feasibility.
• Ensure accurate time recording and cost recovery for all chargeable design work.
• Manage the preparation and review of conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with current standards, risk assessments, and drawing requirements.
• Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs following current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings.
• Review design work from internal staff and external contributors, maintaining quality and consistency.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the design task database and support pricing by summarising relevant quantities.
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, professional development, and delivery of training, including graduate tutorials.

• Proven experience and expertise in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework.
• Proven experience in construction methods and processes.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience and knowledge of digital construction processes.
• Chartered membership of ICE and/or IStructE or an accepted alternative professional institution or demonstrable experience and responsibility at a level at least equivalent to a Chartered Engineer.

The following are desirable requirements:

• Construction site/project experience.
• Knowledge of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.).
• Experience in training and coaching.

• Permanent
• Published: 23 hours ago
• Competitive salary & benefits package including company car/allowance., * Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance., Depending on your role, when you join us you could have access to:

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Flexible benefits pot
• Personal and Professional Development programmes

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day., We imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we've dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That's why we think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It's how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society. Restless in our pursuit of better, we work collaboratively with our partners to unlock what's possible, together. That's because we believe in actions, not words., As part of Royal BAM Group, one of the largest construction and civil engineering groups in Europe, we are a growing multi-billion-euro business. Guided by strong values, we partner with ambitious clients who share our vision and are excited by its potential. Together, our determination helps break new ground, drives real social impact and futureproofs communities. Forming part of the BAM UK & Ireland Division, BAM Nuttall is a leading edge supplier of civil engineering services employing over 3,000 people and is fully focused on delivering quality infrastructure projects on behalf of all our customers. Thinking differently to deliver better infrastructure is achievable thanks to our great people - they are at the heart of everything we do. We nurture great teams by encouraging, educating and investing in incredible people. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives, leaving a legacy we're all proud of. We support our people to work flexibly, maximise their talents and progress their careers, so they can lead fulfilling lives at home and at work. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness, and respect runs through everything we do. We want everyone to have a sense of belonging here at BAM, where they can contribute to our fantastic projects, share experiences with their colleagues, and have their voice heard. Our Values At BAM, we are united by our values. They sit at the heart of what we do - from how we innovate - to how we interact. It is these values that lay the foundations for our success: * We are Reliable - we deliver what we promise with a focus on quality * We are Inclusive - we seek out new perspectives take inspiration from inclusion * We are Sustainable - we are all responsible for building a sustainable tomorrow and it drives us forward * We are Collaborative - we listen and include communities, colleagues, clients and supply chain in our decisions because together we thriveWe take Ownership - because we know that great outcomes start with taking responsibility and pride in our work