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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.