Structural Lead

Structural Lead
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced Structural Lead to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.
This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the structural delivery strategy across a major phase of the project, ensuring all structural works are executed safely, to the highest quality standards and in line with programme requirements.
Working closely with Project Directors, Construction Managers, engineering teams, designers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will provide technical leadership across structural packages, coordinate design and construction interfaces and ensure successful delivery from enabling works through to completion and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of structural works across the project lifecycle
Manage structural subcontractors, specialist suppliers and site engineering teams
Coordinate structural design development, technical reviews and construction methodology
Review structural drawings, specifications, calculations and technical submissions
Ensure structural works comply with design intent, project specifications and quality standards
Manage interfaces between structural, civil, architectural, MEP and commissioning disciplines
Monitor programme performance and support recovery actions where required
Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes and engineering solutions
Oversee inspections, testing, quality assurance and handover documentation
Support temporary works coordination and structural construction planning
Attend design, progress and coordination meetings with project stakeholders
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain programme objectives
Promote high standards of health, safety and quality across all structural activities
Requirements
Proven experience as a Structural Lead, Senior Structural Engineer or Structural Manager on major construction projects
Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, industrial, energy or large-scale commercial developments
Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering principles, reinforced concrete, steel structures and complex construction methods
Experience managing structural subcontract packages and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, design coordination and quality requirements
Ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications and technical documentation
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Experience working within large, complex construction environments
Package
Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role on one of Europe's most significant digital infrastructure programmes. If you have a proven track record delivering complex structural packages and are looking to contribute to a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus , we would love to hear from you.

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