Civil Design Engineer

⭐Civil Design Engineer⭐

Permanent | Full-Time

Osprey Engineering Solutions are recruiting a Civil Design Engineer on behalf of a confidential client — a well-established, privately-owned construction and infrastructure services business with over 150 years of heritage, headquartered in the North West of England and operating nationally

This is a newly created, in-house role —initially focused on temporary works design and basic drainage design, with growth over time. If you’re a civil or geotechnical engineer looking this could be exactly what you’re looking for.

Responsibilities

• Produce temporary works designs including excavation support, shoring, propping, falsework, and access structures in accordance with BS 5975 and relevant British Standards.
• Prepare, check, and manage temporary works design calculations and drawings.
• Produce basic drainage designs covering surface water, foul drainage, and attenuation schemes.
• Work closely with project managers, site engineers, and delivery teams to translate site requirements into practical, safe, and buildable design solutions.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant standards.
• Review third-party designs and provide technical input where required.

✅ Requirements

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline — or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience in temporary works design with a working knowledge of BS5975
• Experience producing drainage designs for civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• A practical, hands-on mindset — able to communicate technical solutions clearly to site teams
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a contractor environment.

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