Design Engineer

About Robert Bird Group

Robert Bird Group is a leading international structural, geotechnical, civil and construction engineering consultancy. The Group maintains a one‑firm ethos and family culture that enables the business to operate across all barriers, focusing on delivering best solutions for both projects and people.

As a Design Engineer in the Infrastructure team, you will play a key role in delivering sustainable, technically excellent and commercially successful engineering solutions across a diverse range of master planning and infrastructure projects. You will support project delivery, mentor junior engineers and contribute to business development and technical governance within the UK practice.

• General & Leadership – Motivate project teams, support tenders and fee proposals, mentor and supervise graduate engineers, ensure compliance with RBG’s IMS and Health & Safety policies, and contribute to the development of technical excellence in the UK practice.
• Business Development – Support implementation of business development strategies, promote RBG to clients, contribute to securing repeat business and assist in marketing efforts including presentations and technical articles.
• Project Management – Assist in fee proposals and contract reviews, liaise with clients, manage external supplier procurement, forecast project costs and revenue, and ensure quality system compliance.
• Technical Delivery – Lead design for master planning projects across regeneration, aviation, infrastructure and industrial sectors, deliver Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies, conduct hydraulic modelling and clash detection, secure statutory approvals, review technical documentation and coordinate below‑ground design.
• Accountabilities – Project profitability and cost control, stakeholder and client satisfaction, technical excellence and innovation, development of junior staff, implementation of quality systems and creation of a collaborative team environment.

We’re looking for a motivated and technically skilled Design Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, ideally working towards or holding Chartered/Incorporated status with ICE.

• Proven experience in delivering infrastructure and bespoke projects.
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design software (Civil 3D, Microdrainage, Navisworks).
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic attitude.
• Leadership capability to guide graduate engineers and drive team success.
• Active engagement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Solid understanding of appointment forms and construction contracts.
• Confidence in client liaison and relationship building across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive, accountable approach to problem‑solving and project delivery.

RBG is a growing, fast‑paced business that offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club and a supportive team environment where a healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support, please contact our recruitment team.