Senior Design Engineer

Overview

Lead civil/structural design for rail projects in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• design software
• code compliance
• design delivery
• client liaison
• team mentoring
• project ownership

Tasks

You’ll take technical ownership of projects from feasibility through detailed design, working on bridge reconstructions, platform renewals, station enhancements, and related civils schemes. -Maintain awareness of programme, budget, and quality targets. -Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, Network Rail and DMRB standards, and company procedures. -Hands-on with design and analysis software (e.g., TSD, MIDAS, Superstress, AutoCAD). -Represent the design function in client and site meetings. -Produce, review, and check engineering calculations, drawings, and design reports. -Champion innovation, safety, and quality throughout the design process. -Manage and mentor junior engineers, supporting their technical development. -Lead design delivery across bridges, structures, and civil assets from concept through to detailed design.

Requirements

• rail
• civils
• structures
• degree
• chartered
• senior engineer

What You Bring

This is a key hire for a forward-thinking business known for combining design innovation with robust delivery expertise across civil, structural, and multi-disciplinary rail projects. If you’re a Senior Design Engineer who thrives on technical challenge and enjoys seeing your designs built on major UK rail infrastructure, I’d love a confidential chat. -Proven background in rail, civils, or structures design, ideally within frameworks or design-and-build environments. -Strong communicator and collaborator, confident in both client and team-facing settings. -Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering. -Communicate design philosophy clearly with project teams, clients, and stakeholders. -Chartered or Incorporated (CEng/IEng) – or working toward professional accreditation.

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Benefits

💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits -25 days’ holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays + volunteering days. -Inclusive, safety-first culture with real investment in people. -Contributory pension, life cover, healthcare and wellbeing support. -£55,000 – £65,000 DOE + car/allowance + full benefits package. -Structured career progression and professional development.

About Anderselite

-Founded to address the increasing demand for specialized recruitment within the construction and engineering sectors. -Has evolved into a leading provider of talent solutions for infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects. -Partners with major clients across a diverse range of industries, providing highly skilled professionals for complex projects. -Expertise spans multiple areas, from engineering roles to high-level construction management and design. -Notable for delivering tailored recruitment strategies that meet both client and candidate needs, ensuring long-term success. -Committed to fostering lasting relationships between clients and candidates through a collaborative approach. -With a solid reputation in the UK, Anderselite has expanded its presence and influence across key global markets.

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