At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of a major data centre project.
- Company: Dynamic structural engineering consultancy in Beckenham.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working, and long-term contract potential.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with immediate interviews available.
- Why this job: Take ownership of high-profile projects and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in structural engineering and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 44 - 44 £ per hour.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to support the delivery of a major data centre development within a specialist structural engineering consultancy. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading technically complex structural projects, managing client relationships and delivering practical engineering solutions from design through to construction.
The successful candidate will take ownership of a major long-term data centre project, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
The Role
- Leading the structural design and delivery of a major data centre project
- Producing structural calculations, technical reports and engineering specifications
- Managing projects from concept through to construction
- Liaising directly with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams
- Attending site visits and providing technical support throughout project delivery
- Reviewing structural designs and resolving technical challenges
- Supporting project planning, programme delivery and technical coordination
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality standards
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile mission-critical development within a collaborative consultancy environment.
What They're Looking For
- Experience working as a Senior Structural Engineer, Lead Structural Engineer or Principal Structural Engineer
- Strong building structures design experience
- Experience managing structural engineering projects
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead projects independently from design through to construction
- Strong technical reporting and communication skills
The following would be highly advantageous:
- Data centre or mission-critical project experience
- Experience working closely with contractors during project delivery
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams
Why Apply?
- Outside IR35 contract
- Six-month initial contract with a project expected to continue for up to three years
- Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in the Beckenham office)
- IT equipment and software provided
- Opportunity to lead a major mission-critical project
- Long-term contract potential
- Collaborative and technically focused consultancy environment
- Immediate interviews available
If you're a Senior Structural Engineer looking for your next Outside IR35 contract and enjoy leading complex structural engineering projects while working closely with clients and contractors, apply now to be considered.
