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Design engineer

Job details
Posting date: 13 March 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 April 2026
Location: City of London, London, EC4V 4EG
Company: Randstad CPE
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1496767_1773414350

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Summary

​We at Randstad are looking for a technically robust Design Engineer to manage and execute detailed structural designs across a diverse project portfolio. This role requires a versatile engineer capable of handling both permanent and temporary works, ensuring all outputs are innovative, safe, and commercially viable. You will bridge the gap between theoretical design and site-based reality, providing critical technical support throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Design: Prepare and verify detailed calculations, drawings, risk assessments, and design certificates. Manage preliminary designs and secure third-party technical approvals (including Rail/Eurocodes compliance).

  • Technical Support: Deliver value-engineered solutions and alternative designs. Conduct technical reviews of method statements for complex works and advise on defects or compensation events.

  • Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs meet CDM, Health & Safety, and environmental regulations. Assist in maintaining internal technical standards and provide pricing support for estimating.

  • Collaboration: Liaise with clients, suppliers, and third parties to promote best practices and ensure seamless project integration.

Requirements

Technical Essentials:

  • Design Expertise: Mandatory experience in Permanent and Temporary Works design within a structural/civil engineering environment.

  • Software & Calculation: Proficiency in CAD, frame analysis, and structural design software, alongside the ability to perform hand calculations (or via MathCAD).

  • Codes & Standards: Thorough knowledge of Eurocodes, BS 5975, and relevant industry specifications.

  • Education: Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.

Professional Attributes:

  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify critical load cases and determine structural suitability independently.

  • Communication: An assertive communicator able to coach team members and manage multiple project deadlines effectively.

  • Site Awareness: A strong understanding of construction processes and "buildability."

Preferred:

  • Professional Status: Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (MICE/IStructE) or actively working towards it.

  • Site Experience: A background that includes both site and office-based design.

  • Credentials: Valid CSCS card.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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