Senior Design Engineer (Civils & Structures)

Senior Design Engineer

Sector: Rail Civil & Structural Design Engineering
Location: York
Company: AmcoGiffen

About the Role

AmcoGiffen is seeking a motivated and forwardthinking Senior Design Engineer to join our expanding inhouse design team in York. With secured work now confirmed in the current financial year and a strong pipeline for 2027 this is an exciting time to join a growing futurefocused engineering function.

Youll contribute to a diverse range of civil and structural engineering projects across the rail and general civil engineering sectors. Current and upcoming opportunities include leading design work on several Access for All (AfA) schemes supporting civils elements of national EV charging station programmes and playing a key role in design management activities for our bid teams. Alongside these youll work on bridge reconstructions station enhancements and major infrastructure upgrades delivered through longterm frameworks with key clients.

This role offers the chance to work on meaningful highimpact projects while developing your technical expertise and leadership capability in a supportive inclusive and collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Up to 3 paid volunteering/community impact days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance (family cover)
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards.
• Clear pathways for career progression with ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Internal development programmes supporting colleague growth and future leaders including Purposeful Leadership Women in Leadership and more.
• A safe inclusive and supportive workplace where every voice is valued.
• Employee forums to share ideas and shape improvements.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop creative robust engineering solutions that meet budget quality and programme expectations.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to propose and refine design options.
• Challenge and shape project briefs to support the development of clear effective solutions from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Produce and check designs in line with current Codes of Practice and Standards.
• Prepare clear calculations reports and sketches that communicate design intent effectively.
• Share design philosophies and requirements with colleagues clients and wider project teams.
• Represent the design team at internal and external meetings.
• Maintain focus on financial performance quality standards and programme delivery.
• Promote safe working practices across all aspects of design and delivery.
• Support and guide colleagues contributing to team development and project success.
• Lead design activities on AfA schemes and support civils design for EV charging programmes.
• Support bid teams with design management input helping shape winning proposals.

What Youll Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (BSc / BEng / CEng).
• Proven experience as a Senior Design Engineer within a rail project environment.
• Strong civil and structural design experience ideally including bridges stations platforms and associated infrastructure.
• Chartered status or clear progress toward membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE IStructE).
• Experience gained in client contractor or consultancy settings within rail civil or structural engineering.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering highquality safe engineering solutions.
• An interest in contributing to emerging areas such as AfA schemes EV charging infrastructure and design management for bids.

Joining AmcoGiffen means contributing to projects that make a real difference while growing your career in an environment that supports your development and wellbeing. We look forward to receiving your application.

Why AmcoGiffen
You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen
We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing
Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team:

Recruitment Manager