Senior Design Engineer
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Job Description
Senior Design Engineer
Full time – Hybrid
Open on experience – salary will reflect this (competitive)
We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead and develop a talented design team in Crewe. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is ideal for a proactive professional with strong technical expertise and proven experience in rail civil engineering projects.
About the Role:
As Senior Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant, and safe design solutions across rail – Civil and Structural. You’ll manage the full design lifecycle—from feasibility studies through to project close-out—while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continual improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of design projects within time and budget constraints
- Produce and check design documentation including drawings, reports, specifications, and risk assessments
- Undertake site inspections, surveys, and investigations
- Champion compliance with British and European Standards, CDM 2015, and Safe by Design principles
- Act as Contractors Responsible Engineer (CRE) where required
- Support business development by attending client meetings and representing the company
- Mentor, train, and manage junior members of the team
The ideal candidate:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or related subject
- Membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, IStructE, PWI, etc.)
- Strong understanding of the railway environment and civil engineering design delivery
- Demonstrated experience leading or managing design teams
- Knowledge of relevant safety legislation and standards
- PTS card (or ability to obtain)
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Desirable:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- CAD proficiency and experience with electronic project systems
- Qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, or First Aid at Work
- BIM awareness or experience
Why Join?
- A collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence
- Clear opportunities for progression and chartership support
- Flexible, forward-thinking leadership
- Commitment to professional development and CPD
- Be part of a company that’s reshaping how infrastructure is designed—with buildability at the heart
To apply, please hit 'APPLY NOW' or reach out to Ellie at Orion Electrotech
- Location:
- Crewe, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering
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