As a company we have recognised that not all talented young people will want to go down the traditional university route to become a structural or civil engineer. In order to ensure we are gaining access to the best candidates to help grow our team we have extended our annual recruitment to include apprentices. Employing apprentices will enable us to train and develop a young person while supporting them with their academic studies providing us with an engineer who grows and develops over an extended period of time.
Joanne Irvine, Human Resources Manager, Design ID
"As an apprentice you do not need to worry about finance and how costly your university experience could be, as it is all paid for by your training providers. It has been interesting for me to experience how an engineering company operates, and the amount of thought that goes into every process. The apprenticeship route has given me such a variety of tasks and experiences which you cannot get from a full-time course.
Robert Holland, Civil Engineer Apprentice, Design ID
Who we are
Founded in 2005, Design ID is an award–winning civil & structural engineering practice, with a reputation for innovative design solutions and lateral thinking. From our offices in Hillsborough (County Down) and London, we have developed a diverse portfolio of work, extending throughout the UK and Ireland.
Our team of dynamic, creative and ambitious engineers and designers are known for their flexible and pro–active approach towards working with architects, artists, designers, developers and contractors.
Our experience of working within multidisciplinary teams enables us to make a positive contribution at the early stages of the design process, where our engineering input can help achieve elegant and cost–effective solutions.
What we do
We pride ourselves on developing skills and expertise beyond those of traditional structural engineers. Our work combines the informed use of technology with our extensive experience of working with a wide range of materials.
Our projects consist of large–scale residential developments, commercial, healthcare, hotels, bespoke residential properties, education, leisure, cultural buildings and retail. We also have considerable experience of remedial and refurbishment work in the conservation of historic buildings.
Our knowledge and skills include:
General building structures:
Steel framed structures
Reinforced and pre–stressed concrete
Timber frames, floors and roofs
Load–bearing masonry structures
Aluminium structures
Temporary works design and appraisal
Foundation and basement design
Specialist Structures:
Furniture, Signage and lighting systems
Specialist staircases and balustrades
Sculpture and artworks
3D modeling and analysis
Refurbishment and re–modeling of historic and listed structures
Lightweight structures, fabric, cable nets, and other geometrically non–linear structures.
Structural glass design and detailing
Civil Infrastructure:
Road, Rail and Pedestrian Bridges
Marine Structures and Coastal Protection
Public Realm Infrastructure & landscape engineering
Asset Protection by inspection, strengthening and refurbishment
Retaining Structures
Temporary Works & Design for Demolition
Added Value Services:
Due Diligence appraisals
Expert Witness
Construction Logistics & Feasibility Modelling
Project Management to Statutory Approvals
Employee benefits
Benefits Include:
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Retail Discount Scheme
Gym Discounts
Savings and Investments
Private Medical Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Group Pension Scheme
Buy and Sell Leave Scheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Allowances
Flexible and Family Friendly Policies
Industry Leading Company Training Scheme to Chartership and beyond
Sports and Social Fund
Excellent IT provision and investment
Staff work closely with directors and senior staff
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