Senior Design Engineer
Job Description
Senior Design Engineer - Data Centre Project\n London Docklands\n Up to £70,000 + Benefits\n The Opportunity\n We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a high-performing project team delivering a major data centre development in London Docklands.\n This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile, mission-critical scheme for blue-chip clients within a dynamic and technically challenging environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the end-to-end design and coordination of Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) packages.\n Reporting To\n Senior CSA Project Manager\n Purpose of the Role\n To lead and manage the design development and delivery of CSA packages across the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliant, buildable, and optimised design solutions that meet client expectations and programme objectives.\n This role is integral to delivering technically robust building solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.\n Key Responsibilities\n \nLead, coordinate, and oversee the design development of all CSA packages. \nEnsure technical compliance with project specifications, statutory requirements, and quality standards.
\nEvaluate design solutions for buildability, cost-efficiency, innovation, and practicality. \nManage the lifecycle of design packages from initial review through estimation, procurement, planning, and site execution. \nProactively engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
\nSupport collaboration between CSA and MEP disciplines to resolve cross-discipline design challenges. \nMonitor design progress, identify risks early, and implement mitigation strategies. \nProvide technical input across all project stages, including value engineering and constructability reviews.
\nOversee the production of high-quality technical documentation, drawings, and reports. \nParticipate in and lead project meetings, design reviews, and site inspections. \nEnsure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Candidate Requirements\n \nMinimum 5+ years' experience in CSA design and delivery on large-scale, complex building projects. \nPrior exposure to data centre or mission-critical projects is highly desirable. \nBachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering or related discipline (minimum).
\nChartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE, IStructE) highly desirable. \nStrong knowledge of UK building regulations, codes, and statutory requirements. \nProficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools, and relevant design software.
\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple design packages across all phases. \nProven project management capability including planning, reporting, and risk management. \nStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Career Development\n The organisation operates a structured professional development and mentoring programme. High-performing individuals can progress through a clearly defined pathway from:\n Senior CSA Design Engineer → Design Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager\n Why Apply?\n \nWork on a flagship data centre project in London Docklands \nJoin a business delivering high-profile projects for blue-chip clients \nTechnically stimulating and collaborative working environment \nClear career progression structure \nCompetitive salary up to £70,000