Senior Structural Engineer – Rail, Bridges & Civil Structures in Southampton

This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group. Due to business growth, we are seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary civil & structural team in our Basingstoke office. Reporting to the Associate Director, this person will lead the technical delivery across a wide variety of projects, from small value projects up to £20m in construction value, on project tasks which primarily cover rail, bridges, and temporary works design amongst others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical delivery of complex civil and structural projects, including bridges, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and temporary works, taking ownership of key elements and contributing to overall project direction.
• Mentor and guide less experienced Engineers and Technicians, supporting their development through coaching and technical input.
• Act as a technical reviewer, checking and contributing to the development of designs, calculations, and analysis produced by others.
• Undertake structural assessments, site inspections, and surveys, producing clear and concise technical reports.
• Play a key role in planning and coordinating project delivery, including programmes, resource allocation, and collaboration with senior leadership.
• Contribute to the commercial management of projects, including forecasting, invoicing, and fee tracking.
• Engage with clients to help define project scope, manage expectations, and support the successful delivery of outputs.
• Contribute to the preparation of tenders and fee proposals.
• Play an active role in business development through client engagement and relationship building.
• Demonstrate experience in leading or contributing to technical delivery, either through ownership of project elements or by mentoring and supporting other engineers.

Preferred Experience:

• Chartered Engineer, or working towards chartership, with a strong track record in contributing to the technical delivery of large-scale structural design projects, ideally across bridges, structural steel, and reinforced concrete.
• Strong technical expertise across the assessment, inspection, and analysis of existing structures, as well as new-build design.
• Proficient in structural engineering software such as Tedds, Robot, and/or Midas.
• Prior exposure to rail projects is beneficial, but not essential - we welcome applications from engineers from other sectors with relevant structural experience.
• Experience in bridge design and/or temporary works is advantageous; candidates with broader structural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to Contractor Engineering Manager (CEM) responsibilities across design would be beneficial, although this is not essential.
• Confident in client-facing environments, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The permanent right to work in the UK, alongside relevant UK project experience.

About Crouch Waterfall:

As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall specialise in core areas of Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings and Geotechnical Services, designing and co-ordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has enjoyed steady growth driven by a committed and highly skilled workforce of 120 employees.

Why Join Us?

At Crouch Waterfall, we’re committed to investing in our people through tailored training, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression. Whether you're aiming for Chartership, developing leadership skills, or looking for broader commercial exposure - we’ll support your growth every step of the way. You’ll be part of a supportive team with an open-door culture, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. We offer the chance to work across sectors - with proven success helping engineers move from buildings and commercial projects into infrastructure and heavy industry. With a strong presence in the rail and construction sectors, and as part of the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you'll benefit from international connections, long-term stability, and a truly collaborative culture.

Remuneration & Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline. We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• Hybrid working set-up, with flexible working hours.
• Casual office attire and a relaxed and comfortable working environment.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off on your Birthday.
• Additional leave purchase scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical Insurance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme, up to 5%.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Crouch Waterfall is committed to valuing our diversity and eliminating discrimination. All our employees have an equal chance of advancement based upon merit, access to opportunities, and the training necessary to that end irrespective of your sex, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability unrelated to the ability to carry out the job, or age. We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.