Reinforcement Engineer - Precast Concrete

Laing O'Rourke group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Reinforcement Engineer to join their RC Modelling Team. This role involves creating 3D models and 2D drawings for precast concrete components, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in digital design and experience with CAD/BIM software like Tekla Structures and AutoCAD. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative design solutions in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with CAD/BIM software.
• Understanding of precast concrete manufacturing is desirable.
• Strong collaborative mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 3D models and 2D drawings for precast elements.
• Collaborate with structural and design teams for compliance.
• Support design during bid and tender stages.

Skills

Digital design

Reinforced concrete

DfMA

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Reinforcement Engineer – RC Modelling Team

Design Centre (CEMC), Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Explore Manufacturing, part of Laing O'Rourke

Shape the Future of Digital Design in Construction

Join Explore Manufacturing's Reinforced Concrete (RC) Modelling Team – the digital design hub at the heart of Laing O'Rourke's world‑class precast expertise. You'll help deliver next-generation Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) solutions across some of the UK's most ambitious and sustainable projects.

About the Role

As an Reinforcement Engineer, you'll support the creation of detailed 2D and 3D manufacturing information for precast concrete components, using leading platforms such as Tekla Structures, Trimble Connect, and Revit.

Working alongside our structural, DfMA, and production engineering teams, you'll ensure every model and drawing meets the highest standards – compliant with Eurocodes, British Standards, and Laing O'Rourke's manufacturing guidance.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills at the intersection of digital engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Producing and releasing accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and associated metadata for precast elements.
• Collaborating with structural and design teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with lifting, handling, and transport requirements.
• Supporting bid and tender stage design through modelling and viability studies.
• Contributing to product development, value engineering, and low‑carbon design innovation.
• Assisting in managing design data across Common Data Environments (CDEs).
• Engaging with production teams to resolve design queries and improve detailing workflows.
• Championing digital quality, lean design processes, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• A keen interest in digital design, reinforced concrete, and DfMA.
• Experience or familiarity with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, or similar CAD/BIM software.
• Understanding of precast concrete manufacturing – or enthusiasm to learn.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, collaborative mindset.
• A desire to develop innovative, low‑carbon, and efficient design solutions.
• A degree or HNC/HND in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline (preferred).

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is dedicated to being a recognised leader in innovation and excellence in the construction industry. We focus on delivering projects that leave a lasting positive environmental legacy, driven by technical excellence in design, manufacturing, and construction.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [e-mail]

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