Senior Design Engineer

Overview

Design and review complex temporary works for excavation support, propping, formwork and falsework

Key Responsibilities

• technical training
• temporary works
• design review
• site visits
• connections design
• continuous improvement

Tasks

-Provide technical training and guidance to members of the sales, engineering and operation teams -Identify training requirements and act as a mentor to Graduate Engineers, Design Engineering and Technicians -Prepare complex temporary works designs for Groundworks or Propping and jacking schemes -Review design briefs provided by the sales team through Launchpad and provide feedback if more information is required -Checking medium to high complexity designs and drawing in accordance with BS5975:2019 -Attend client meetings and carry out site visits -Identify & lead continuous improvement projects as agreed by the Engineering Director -Design of steel and concrete connections -Managing your own workload and supporting the team leaders in achieving the collective goals of the team

Requirements

• ice membership
• autocad
• revit
• civil degree
• 5 years
• groundworks

What You Bring

-Professional membership of ICE -Experience of checking Groundworks, Formwork & Falsework or Propping -Experience in designing Groundworks, Formwork & Falsework or Propping -A HND or degree in civil/structural engineering -Experience working for a supplier or in a commercial environment -Experience training and mentoring junior members of the team -Experience utilising AutoCAD 2D and/or REVIT -Some experience working on site -At least 5 years experience designing temporary works -The ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment

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About Mabey Hire

-Born in Dewsbury and now part of PERI Group since May 2024, Mabey Hire has carved a niche as the UK’s go‑to temporary works specialist. -From modest beginnings, it now turns over £53 million annually and posted a £9.8 million pre‑tax profit in FY 2023. -Its engineer-led team tackles complex excavation shoring, renovation propping, jacking schemes, temporary bridges and sensor-based monitoring. -Typical projects span major UK ventures like Crossrail, Mersey Gateway and HS2 enabling works, showcasing its reach in civil and infrastructure domains. -It remains independent in brand and management under PERI’s umbrella—blending family-business agility with global backing. -Unusually, it's the only UK specialist combining in-house design, supply, installation and live structural monitoring services.

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