Senior Design Engineer in Glasgow

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Job Description

️ Senior Design Engineer (Civil & Structural) – Rail Sector

Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid)

£55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits

Confidential civil engineering contractor | Rail & Infrastructure Design

About the Role

I’m recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer (Civil & Structural) to join an established in-house design team supporting major rail infrastructure frameworks across Scotland.

You’ll take technical ownership of projects from feasibility through detailed design, working on bridge reconstructions, platform renewals, station enhancements, and related civils schemes.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery across bridges, structures, and civil assets from concept through to detailed design.
• Produce, review, and check engineering calculations, drawings, and design reports.
• Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, Network Rail and DMRB standards, and company procedures.
• Communicate design philosophy clearly with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers, supporting their technical development.
• Represent the design function in client and site meetings.
• Champion innovation, safety, and quality throughout the design process.
• Maintain awareness of programme, budget, and quality targets.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated (CEng/IEng) – or working toward professional accreditation.
• Proven background in rail, civils, or structures design, ideally within frameworks or design-and-build environments.
• Hands-on with design and analysis software (e.g., TSD, MIDAS, Superstress, AutoCAD).
• Strong communicator and collaborator, confident in both client and team-facing settings.
• Passionate about mentoring others and leading by example.

What’s on Offer

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

Interested? Let’s Talk

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.

Sam Wakley

Recruitment Consultant – Built Environment

samuel.wakley@anderselite.com

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