via Indeed · 9 October 2026 ·today

Senior Design Engineer

Skanska
Watford
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General information

City/town:
Watford
Job field:
Construction
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6861

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Cementation OU. Cementation Skanska is total foundation engineering company, with more than 100 years’ experience in the delivery of internationally recognised piling and ground engineering solutions. The role will be to work within teams to develop safe and cost\-effective engineering solutions that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring that all relevant technical, health, safety and environmental standards are satisfied.

We are looking for a Senior Design Engineer working with Cementation’s design team.

As theSenior Design Engineer, you will:

  • Independently undertake analyses and produce calculations to satisfy the requirements of internal and external clients..

  • Work collaboratively with other team members to complete all required tender and contract designs.

  • Provide technical assistance to other the members of the team, pre\-construction and project delivery staff as required.

  • Evaluate and integrate client’s requirements into solutions.
Support and mentor less experienced members of the team, engineers and graduate engineers.
  • We are looking for:

  • Good working knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of common geotechnical \& structural design software packages (e.g. Wallap, Oasys suite, etc.).

  • Excellent working knowledge of Eurocode and British Standards.

  • Good understanding of materials and construction methods and processes.

  • Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology degree (Bachelors or Masters)

  • Relevant CSCS Card

  • Incorporated or Chartered Engineer / Geologist or working towards.

  • Registered Ground Engineering Professional or Specialist or working towards

What we offer:
  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family

  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance

  • Professional development

  • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)


Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high\-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 \& 1\.

Closing date

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

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