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Job Posted: 26 minutes ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Swadlincote
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Design Estimating Engineer
Location: Swadlincote
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: 41.5 per week
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a passion for geotechnical and piling solutions? Do you enjoy owning projects from concept through to delivery? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist contractor working on a broad range of foundation engineering projects across the UK.
About the Role:
You’ll play a key part in managing and delivering bespoke piling solutions for a variety of clients – from residential extensions to large commercial and industrial builds. On average, you will handle around 10 enquiries a month, taking ownership of the design and estimation process from initial customer contact to handover.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining technical design, client communication, and pre-construction planning. The team works collaboratively to manage over 6,000 enquiries per year, and your contribution will be vital in helping the business continue to grow and meet demand.
Key Responsibilities:
Responding to and managing technical enquiries
Producing designs for bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
Estimating costs and preparing tenders
Collaborating with clients to understand project requirements
Supporting projects from tender stage through to mobilisation
Liaising with a close-knit regional design and estimating team
About You:
Proven design experience within piling or geotechnical engineering
Proficient in designing bearing piles, tension piles, and laterally loaded piles
A practical, can-do approach with strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and client liaison skills
Comfortable working both independently and within a team
Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or a relevant subject (MSc and/or Chartered status preferred)
What’s on Offer:
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Company pension
BUPA dental insurance
Healthcare scheme
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Company sick pay
Annual Christmas shutdown
Why Apply?
This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong engineer looking to move into a role that blends design, commercial understanding, and customer engagement. You’ll be supported by a longstanding team with decades of experience and will enjoy the autonomy to make a real impact.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and want to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!
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