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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Bridgend, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £78,000.0 - £117,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** STAAD, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Autodesk Robot
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/design-engineer/57378352

## About the Role

* Design Experience: Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with 3 to 4 years of hands-on civil design experience.
 * Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Eurocodes, UK Industry Codes of Practice, and structural/civil design software packages.
 * Sector Background: Experience working on infrastructure projects (water, utilities, power, or heavy civils background is ideal, though water sector experience is non-essential).
 * Professional Goals: Working towards chartership or professional membership with a recognised institution (e.g., ICE or IStructE).
 * Workplace Flexibility: Able to work from the Bridgend office 2 days per week, with a valid UK driving licence for site visits.

## Description

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, you will support the technical delivery of design packages from concept through to detailed design and construction support. Your day-to-day will involve:

 * Detailed Design & Calculations: Preparing clear design calculations, technical reports, drawings, and deliverables in full accordance with Eurocodes and UK standards.
 * BIM & Software Integration: Utilizing modern design software (such as STAAD Pro, FEM Analysis, or Autodesk Robot) within a BIM-led design framework.
 * Project Delivery: Managing your own work packages to meet time, cost, and HSEQ compliance targets.
 * Site Support & Stakeholders: Attending site visits to resolve design queries and agree buildable solutions during construction phases.
 * Team Supervision: Guiding technicians and junior staff to ensure accurate and timely project scope delivery.


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