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We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the BAM UK & Ireland Temporary Works Centre of Expertise. This role will be based in our London office with a flexible/hybrid working schedule. The Temporary Works Centre of Expertise provides design and technical support to the whole of BAM UK & Ireland, so our work covers a wide range of engineering applications. We are a diverse and well-established team with a strong focus on personal development and supporting progression towards professional qualifications.

Your work environment

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

• Represent the Temporary Works CoE at internal and external meetings.
• Liaise with project, bid, and divisional teams to clarify and manage design requirements.
• Act as Lead Designer when appointed, serving as the main point of contact on specific projects or bids.
• Supervise and support team members, ensuring high performance and adherence to professional and procedural standards.
• Conduct Performance & Development Reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities.
• Plan and undertake site visits as needed to support design accuracy and feasibility.
• Ensure accurate time recording and cost recovery for all chargeable design work.
• Manage the preparation and review of conceptual and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with current standards, risk assessments, and drawing requirements.
• Preparing/supervising the development of detailed designs following current standards and codes, including calculations, design risk assessments and sufficiently detailed sketches for the preparation of 3D models and working drawings.
• Review design work from internal staff and external contributors, maintaining quality and consistency.
• Maintain up-to-date records in the design task database and support pricing by summarising relevant quantities.
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements, professional development, and delivery of training, including graduate tutorials.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience and expertise in civil engineering design for structures commonly required by BAM UK&I, which may include earthworks, earth retaining structures, foundations, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber and formwork/falsework.
• Proven experience in construction methods and processes.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience and knowledge of digital construction processes.
• Chartered membership of ICE and/or IStructE or an accepted alternative professional institution or demonstrable experience and responsibility at a level at least equivalent to a Chartered Engineer.

The following are desirable requirements:

• Knowledge of modern methods of construction (e.g. DfMA etc.).
• Experience in training and coaching.

Whats in it for you?

• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; its about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: monica.curl@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Construction

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