Company Overview

Taylor Woodrow is committed to delivering the infrastructure that will support the UK’s Net Zero environmental transition, improving the highways network, and enhancing rail infrastructure.

Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, our success is founded on the teams we build, the relationships we develop, and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions.

Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our... projects leave a lasting legacy.

Job Role:

Taylor Woodrow is recruiting for a Design Engineer to join our team delivering £40m+ of upgrade works on Bletchley Rail Depot.

Reporting into the Project Manager, the Design Engineer will also be responsible for producing safe and efficient designs for the project

Duties:
• Carry out independent checks of designs produced by others and where required produce clear annotations and comment sheets.
• Develop solutions using basic engineering analysis techniques and standard industry guidance.
• Understand and apply under supervision, the engineering principles of reinforced concrete, steelwork, falsework and formwork, shallow foundations, retaining walls and slope stability in temporary works design.
• Use software to develop designs and verify using hand calculations.
• Prepare clear and accurate calculations to develop a design/check that are suitable to be reviewed by a Senior Team member.
• Be aware of and comply with responsibilities as a Designer under CDM and comply with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Prepare design-specific risk assessments and an understanding of the risk review process.
• Prepare sketches and work with CAD Technicians to develop clear and accurate design drawings.
• Prepare simple design drawings using proprietary software.
• Learn about new and innovative technologies whilst gain a knowledge of proprietary equipment.
• Assist the business in achieving the objectives/targets set in the Taylor Woodrow Carbon Strategy through design activities

Person Specification
• Degree in a civil engineering or structural engineering subject
• Knowledge of 3D modelling software
• Previous experience in a design role based on a major infrastructure project
Bletchley Milton Keynes UK

Salary Criteria