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PILING DESIGN & ESTIMATING ENGINEER, Nottingham

Client: Probe Technical Recruitment

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5bf8a3518873

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Company

With a reputation built on precision, innovation, and long-term client partnerships, this UK-based organisation delivers tailored solutions that consistently exceed expectations. Founded over four decades ago, it has grown from a regional specialist into a nationally recognised force, respected for its technical expertise and ability to tackle complex challenges with confidence. Combining cutting-edge technology with in-house manufacturing and a strong commitment to sustainability, it supports some of the country’s most demanding construction environments. Its proven track record, deep-rooted knowledge, and collaborative approach have earned it a leading position in its field, trusted by major developers, contractors, and repeat clients across the UK.

Piling Design & Estimating Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary to be discussed at application stage
• 41.5 hours per week
• Potential for hybrid working
• Company sick pay
• Christmas shutdown
• Life assurance, 4x annual salary
• The Piling Design & Estimating Engineer will hold a relevant engineering degree and MSc or bias towards Geology/Geotechnics preferred.
• This role is pivotal - it provides much diversity, providing support to the design & estimating elements of the piling, foundations and ground improvement techniques, ensuring compliance with the company management system and business strategy.
• The successful candidate will have significant design experience and be competent designing bearing piles, tension piles, laterally loaded piles, and retaining walls. Design includes both tender and contract design and site redesign as required.
• Having a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or another relevant subject will be the minimum required, with an MSc and Chartered Engineer status being preferable.
• The individual will assist in the management of incoming piling enquiries, including assessment of opportunities and allocation of tenders/designs and includes estimating, tendering, and client interaction/negotiation to secure orders, providing ongoing support throughout the project lifecycle if needed.
• The person in this role will also act as a mentor to junior team members and assist with their training and development. Some site work may be involved, including contract redesigns, rectification of design issues, and liaising with external authorities and engineers as required.

Piling Design & Estimating Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Assess the suitability of incoming enquiries for tendering.
• Ensure all estimates are prepared in line with Work Instruction Documents.
• Review contract documents and determine the most appropriate technical and commercial piling solution.
• Undertake estimating activities, ensuring estimates maximize the potential to secure orders.
• Submit tenders by required deadlines and update Salesforce accordingly.
• Prepare and submit formal design packages for live projects.
• Maintain design responsibility for piling changes post-order receipt.