Astuteโs Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading civil engineering and construction organisation to recruit a Design Engineer for major infrastructure projects across the UK, based at their offices in Swindon.
The Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of ยฃ45,000- ยฃ55,000, plus car allowance and benefits package.
If youโre a Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that values integrity, innovation, and technical excellence, then submit your CV to apply today.
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Responsibilities and duties of the Design Engineer role
Reporting to the Design Manager you will:
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Manage design consultant activities to ensure compliance with project programmes and client requirements.
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Act as the technical lead for permanent works design packages where required.
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Manage the Technical Queries process, ensuring actions are assigned, tracked, and closed out effectively.
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Coordinate design workshops, meetings, and interface activities whilst maintaining accurate records and action trackers.
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Support the delivery of design programmes, ensuring all design deliverables are produced on time and to the required quality standards.
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Review design submissions, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
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Manage and maintain design deliverable schedules and design progress reporting.
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Coordinate requests for information between internal and external stakeholders.
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Attend and facilitate design interface meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project teams.
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Support document control processes and ensure drawings are distributed effectively across project teams.
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Manage BIM requirements for permanent and temporary works alongside BIM/CAD resources.
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Support temporary works design processes and ensure compliance with relevant procedures.
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Collaborate with external suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, and engineering teams throughout project delivery.
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Professional qualifications
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We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree qualified or equivalent in an engineering related subject.
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Previous experience in a Design Engineer, Design Coordinator, or Design Management role within construction or infrastructure projects.
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Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering design processes.
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Experience managing design deliverables, technical queries, and consultant coordination.
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Knowledge of CDM regulations and Principal Designer responsibilities.
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Strong technical review capabilities with the ability to challenge and improve design solutions.
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Experience within heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, or tunnelling projects would be advantageous.
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Personal skills
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The Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:
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An excellent communicator capable of building relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
Organised and detail-oriented with strong coordination skills.
Proactive in identifying and resolving technical and design-related challenges
Accountable and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.
A collaborative team player who enjoys working with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
Innovative and focused on continuous improvement.
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Salary and benefits of the Design Engineer role
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Competitive Salary of ยฃ45,000- ยฃ55,000 DOE
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Car Allowance
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Opportunity to work and progress on major infrastructure projects
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Strong benefits package
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