Senior Design Engineer
Leads multidisciplinary design packages and provides technical oversight for complex infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare structural and civil engineering calculations and drawings.
· Develop permanent works solutions for shafts, retaining walls, slabs, foundations, and reinforced concrete structures.
· Coordinate with geotechnical, construction, and temporary works teams.
· Support constructability reviews and value engineering exercises.
· Work in accordance with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 standards for information management and collaborative delivery.
· Comply with CDM 2015 regulations, company HSEQ procedures, and promote a positive safety culture across all activities.
· Support NEC4 contract administration, early warning processes, Program reviews, and change management activities.
· Prepare technical specifications, design reports, and assurance documentation.
· Review and approve design calculations and multidisciplinary deliverables.
· Provide mentoring and technical support to junior engineers.
Technical Requirements
· Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and structural analysis software.
· Experience with reinforced concrete and steel design to Eurocodes.
· Knowledge of tunnelling interfaces including shafts, sprayed concrete linings, and underground structures.
· Understanding of buildability and construction methodologies.
· Experience using Tekla, Revit, or Robot Structural Analysis is advantageous.
· Experience managing design risk and design assurance processes.
Experience & Qualifications
· Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
· 6–10 years experience within infrastructure, structural, or tunnelling design.
· Understanding of Eurocodes, BS standards, and UK infrastructure requirements.
Working towards or holding Chartered status with ICE or IStructE depending on level
ellen.gallagher@josephgallagher.co.uk
- Locations
- Leeds, Belfast
Belfast
Our Culture
We strive to create a team environment ensuring that; health safety, quality and wellbeing are part of everyday work conversations.
Our Core Values and Behaviours guide and inform how we work, individually and as team.
About Joseph Gallagher Limited
We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.