Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer - Data Centre Project
London Docklands
Up to £70,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
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.
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.
Reporting To
Senior CSA Project Manager
Purpose of the Role
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.
This role is integral to delivering technically robust building solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the design development of all CSA packages.
• Ensure technical compliance with project specifications, statutory requirements, and quality standards.
• Evaluate design solutions for buildability, cost-efficiency, innovation, and practicality.
• Manage the lifecycle of design packages from initial review through estimation, procurement, planning, and site execution.
• Proactively engage with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Support collaboration between CSA and MEP disciplines to resolve cross-discipline design challenges.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks early, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical input across all project stages, including value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Oversee the production of high-quality technical documentation, drawings, and reports.
• Participate in and lead project meetings, design reviews, and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in CSA design and delivery on large-scale, complex building projects.
• Prior exposure to data centre or mission-critical projects is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering or related discipline (minimum).
• Chartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g., ICE, IStructE) highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations, codes, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools, and relevant design software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple design packages across all phases.
• Proven project management capability including planning, reporting, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Career Development
The organisation operates a structured professional development and mentoring programme. High-performing individuals can progress through a clearly defined pathway from:
Senior CSA Design Engineer Design Manager Project Manager Senior Project Manager
Why Apply?

• Work on a flagship data centre project in London Docklands
• Join a business delivering high-profile projects for blue-chip clients
• Technically stimulating and collaborative working environment
• Clear career progression structure
• Competitive salary up to £70,000