JOB TITLE: Junior Design Engineer
Location: Nuneaton - Hybrid
Salary: £35,000 +
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Civil Engineering
About the Company
Our client is a specialist engineering sub-contractor operating within the civil engineering and ground engineering sector. As a business they operate with transparency, inclusivity and there’s a real hands on approach from the Directors down. This is a business rooted in ambition and collaboration.
With a strong focus on technical excellence, safety and collaboration, they continue to invest in their design capability and are now looking to bring a Junior Design Engineer into the team to support ongoing growth.
I can testify that this company is strong on continued professional development and has a well experienced senior leadership team on hand to support future growth.
About the Role
As a Junior Design Engineer, you’ll join the Estimating and Design team and play a key role in developing piling solutions for tender and live projects. You’ll work closely with estimators, commercial teams and operations, supporting both work-winning activity and project delivery.
This is a varied role that will give you exposure to design development, site conditions, client interaction and project support. It’s a great opportunity for a graduate or postgraduate looking to build a strong foundation in geotechnical and piling design, with hands-on experience and clear routes for development.
The key requirements for this Graduate Design Engineer role are:
- Review architectural and engineering drawings to identify piling requirements
- Support tender and contract designs for a range of piling solutions
- Interpret ground investigation data and develop ground models
- Assist with geotechnical design including bearing piles and retaining wall systems
- Prepare design calculations, reports and CAD drawings with support from senior engineers
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable and commercially viable
- Attend site visits to assess conditions and support scheme delivery
- Support operations teams during construction with technical input
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety requirements
Experience required for this Junior Design Engineer role are:
- Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc)
- Strong understanding of geotechnical principles and foundation design
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and site investigation reports
- Good numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Junior Design Engineer role are:
- Exposure to piling or ground engineering projects
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar Parametric software)
- Awareness of CDM Regulations and Eurocode design principles
- Previous site experience or placements within construction or civil engineering
Package and Benefits of the Junior Design Engineer role:
- Salary £35,000 +
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers
- Clear progression and professional development support
- Pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across design and site delivery
How to apply for this Junior Design Engineer role:
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Junior Design Engineer position, then please apply via this job board.