Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we are driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future.

We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we have a people‑first culture.

With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values, making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer

Location

• Leeds or London (Hybrid)
• Shape the Future of Sustainable Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer looking to lead the technical delivery of complex, high‑value engineering projects?

We are seeking a highly capable technical leader to provide expert oversight across a diverse portfolio of decarbonisation and infrastructure projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence innovative engineering solutions, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and play a pivotal role in delivering projects from concept through to completion.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll support multiple project teams across the UK, combining remote collaboration with regular site visits to ensure technical excellence at every stage of delivery.

The Role

As the Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer, you will be the technical authority responsible for reviewing, governing and signing off Civil, Structural and Architectural designs across projects spanning RIBA Stages 2–6.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, external consultants and clients to ensure designs are compliant, buildable, commercially robust and delivered to the highest standards.

• What You'll Be Doing
• Lead the technical review and approval of all Civil, Structural and Architectural designs.
• Provide expert guidance to multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide robust engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, HTMs, HBNs and internal governance processes.
• Support commercial and procurement activities by reviewing specifications, tender documentation and technical scopes.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across multiple live projects.
• Mentor and develop engineers, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside Design Managers, Project Engineers, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Engineers across several UK‑based project teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients through design reviews and technical workshops.

About You

You are an accomplished Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineer with significant experience delivering complex engineering projects in multidisciplinary environments.

You ideally have experience in

• Civil, Structural and Architectural design from concept through delivery.
• Delivering projects using the RIBA Plan of Work and Civil & Structural design processes.
• Large‑scale decarbonisation programmes.
• Energy centres, boiler houses and packaged plant rooms.
• Heat pumps, CHP, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers and air handling systems.
• Structural design for flues, pipe bridges, cable risers, crane bases, platforms, walkways and supporting infrastructure.
• Electrical infrastructure projects including DNO substations, HV rooms and transformer compounds.
• Managing external consultants and specialist survey contractors including GPR, trial holes, ground investigations and construction surveys.
• Healthcare, industrial or regulated environments, including planning, building control, fire engineering and environmental compliance.
• Retrofit and energy efficiency projects such as solar PV, roof replacement, insulation and façade improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects.
• Make sound engineering decisions and confidently sign off complex designs.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, clients and senior stakeholders.
• Balance technical quality with commercial awareness.
• Organise and prioritise multiple workstreams while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Inspire and develop others within a collaborative engineering culture.
• Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to influence nationally significant infrastructure and decarbonisation projects while working with talented multidisciplinary teams across the UK.

You will enjoy

• Hybrid working with flexibility to work from Leeds or London.
• The opportunity to lead technically challenging, high‑profile projects.
• A collaborative, supportive engineering culture.
• Career development within a growing organisation committed to innovation and sustainability.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the UK's transition to low‑carbon infrastructure.
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments please let us know; in confidence our team is here to support you.

Our Values

• People First
• It starts with health, safety and wellbeing.
• Better Together
• A collaborative team.
• Trusted Partners
• Dedicated to our clients' success.
• Taking Responsibility
• Making a positive difference.

If you’re ready to become the technical authority driving engineering excellence across complex projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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