Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Senior Civil Structural Engineer

  • Contract
  • Manchester
    • Location: Manchester
      Sector: Nuclear
      Job type: Contract
      Salary: £50 - £55 per hour + Outside IR35
      Contact: Oliver Markham 
      Contact email: Oliver.markham@highfieldps.co.uk
      Contact phone: 07441390395
      Job ref: BBBH26778_1787584541
      Published:
      Duration:
      Expiry Date: 2026-Sep-07
      Startdate: ASAP

      Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

      Location: Remote – occasional site/office visits on an ad-hoc basis
      Rate: Up to £55 per hour (Outside IR35)
      Contract: 6 months initially, with a view to extend
      Start: ASAP
      We are recruiting a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team supporting the delivery of major projects within a highly regulated environment.
      This is a predominantly remote-working position, with occasional travel required for site visits, design reviews and client meetings.

      The Role

      As a Senior C&S Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering civil and structural engineering solutions, including analysis, calculations, reports and technical specifications.
      You will also work closely with BIM teams to ensure designs are communicated effectively and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and construction teams throughout project delivery.
      The role will also involve supporting and mentoring more junior engineers and providing technical input directly to clients.

      Key Responsibilities

      • Deliver civil and structural analysis, calculations, reports and specifications.
      • Communicate engineering designs effectively to BIM teams.
      • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
      • Attend occasional site visits, design reviews and client meetings.
      • Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
      • Communicate confidently and authoritatively with clients and stakeholders.
      • Ensure engineering solutions meet relevant technical and project requirements.

      Requirements

      • 5-10+ years’ relevant civil/structural engineering experience.
      • Experience within nuclear, oil & gas, process or similarly highly regulated industries.
      • Minimum BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
      • Chartered status with ICE or IStructE preferred.
      • CSCS preferred.
      • Strong technical experience in civil and structural engineering design and analysis.
      • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
      • Confident dealing directly with clients and providing technical guidance to others.

      What’s on Offer

      • Up to £55 per hour
      • Outside IR35
      • Predominantly remote working
      • Occasional ad-hoc site/office attendance
      • 6-month initial contract, with a strong view to extension
      • ASAP start
      • Opportunity to work on major engineering projects within a highly regulated sector

      Apply now with your latest CV to be considered for this opportunity.

      Your Consultant

      Oliver Markham

      Team Leader - Nuclear & Buildings

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