Design Engineer – Construction Engineering (London)

About the role

Robert Bird Group is looking for a motivated Design Engineer to join its Construction Engineering team in London. The role sits at the intersection of structural engineering, construction methodology, temporary works and digital design, offering the chance to influence projects from concept through detailed design.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimise construction methodologies and buildability assessments.
• Design temporary and permanent works across the full construction lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with contractors, developers and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Ensure solutions are efficient, safe and highly buildable.
• Contribute to digital design workflows and documentation.

Required profile

• Motivated engineer with a strong interest in complex technical challenges.
• Experience or academic background in structural and construction engineering.
• Ability to work across early‑stage methodology development to detailed design.
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with contractors and design teams.

Required skills

• Construction engineering
• Structural engineering
• Digital design tools