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Design Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

We’re supporting an outstanding contractor in their search for a Design Engineer to join their Hampshire office. The company has seen a strong 2025 and already has a healthy pipeline heading into 2026. It’s a great opportunity to join a team that values development, ownership, and a positive work–life balance.
You’ll begin by working on a range of local projects, including the restoration and improvement of heritage marine infrastructure, where temporary works play a key role and involve working from barges, pontoons, and scaffolding.
The wider business has an established presence across the South Coast, delivering projects for local authorities, private clients, port operators, the Environment Agency, and water companies.
Duties include:
  * Develop safe and practical temporary works designs, including shoring, propping, cofferdams, access platforms, and marine structures.
  * Prepare and review design briefs, calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation
  * Provide technical support on-site and assist with resolving design queries during construction.
  * Review internal and external designs to ensure compliance, buildability, and technical quality.
  * Work closely with Temporary Works Coordinators, site teams, subcontractors, and external designers to support timely delivery of works.
  * Ensure designs are integrated into the overall construction sequence, considering access, plant use, and environmental constraints.
  * Identify and manage design-related risks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
  * Produce digital design outputs using AutoCAD and structural analysis software, supporting BIM and CDE workflows.
  * Support continuous improvement by contributing to design standards and adopting innovative methods.
  * Engage with clients and internal teams through design reviews, technical meetings, and planning sessions.
In return they can offer you plenty of work in Hampshire with a strong order book, a variety of projects, professional and fun culture and progression.
Please get in touch with Sam Draycott if you would like to find out more

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