At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and review civil and structural solutions for exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Leading engineering firm known for high-profile UK projects and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid work options, and opportunities for technical development.
- Other info: Work on innovative projects with a focus on collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major infrastructure developments.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil/structural design and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45 - 50 £ per hour.
Salary: £45-50 per hour (dependent on experience)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Type: Contract, Hybrid
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget.
About the Client
Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects
- Provide technical input and governance across live project deliverables
- Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary design teams
- Plan and manage design work packages to programme and budget
- Review calculations and design outputs from third parties, ensuring technical accuracy and economic efficiency
- Interpret and assess pre-construction information, including geotechnical reports and drainage assessments
- Support planning consent processes and manage external design consultants
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health & safety legislation
- Occasional site visits to resolve construction-level issues
What Our Client is Looking For
- Strong experience in a civil/structural design consultancy environment
- Proven background in both civil and structural design, ideally within power transmission or comparable sectors (energy from waste, petrochemical, water)
- Working knowledge of M&E design coordination principles
- Experience with earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works
- Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g. Masterseries, Tedds, STAAD.Pro)
- Sound understanding of British and European design codes and Building Regulations
- Ability to review and interrogate technical calculations (manual and software-generated)
- Familiarity with drainage impact assessments and geotechnical investigations
- Strong understanding of design programme scheduling and cross-discipline dependencies
- Confident managing third-party design scope and timelines
- Effective client-facing communication skills
- Degree qualified in Design, Engineering or Construction
- Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable equivalent experience
What Our Client Offers
- Exposure to high-profile UK infrastructure projects
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Technical development and hands-on project delivery experience
- Hybrid working flexibility
Eligibility
- UK-based or eligible to work in the UK
- Available to start ASAP
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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