Senior Engineer CE - Contract Role in London

Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and virtual design & construction (VDC). Established in Brisbane in 1982, we now have more than 850 staff across twelve offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America. As part of SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, we are connected to a global network reimagining a smarter, more sustainable future.

We can draw on this depth of expertise while retaining the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy, to deliver projects of any scale and complexity. We work collaboratively with clients, architects and contractors to realise shared ambitions and achieve certainty in cost, programme and quality. From buildings and transport to energy, healthcare, sports and entertainment, we provide innovative end-to-end engineering solutions.

Our portfolio spans some of the world’s most ambitious projects, from Battersea Power Station and 21 Moorfields in London, to the Camp Nou regeneration in Barcelona, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai’s ICD Brookfield Place, and Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Australia. Driven by a culture of integrity, agility and collaboration, we continue to push the boundaries of engineering design and delivery in pursuit of our goal: to shape a better world through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence.

About the role: We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join our growing Construction Engineering Team in London. This role offers exposure to high‑profile UK and international projects, including commercial and mixed‑use developments, data centres, major stadiums, tall buildings, large‑scale infrastructure, and globally recognised structures.

You will contribute to:

• Integrated permanent and temporary works
• Construction methodology and buildability strategy
• Erection staging and sequencing
• Enabling works and logistics planning
• Temporary works design
• Digital rehearsals and advanced analysis

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client liaison and support business development
• Coordinate project delivery, resources, and design documentation
• Develop engineering solutions and lead design philosophy
• Produce preliminary and detailed designs for temporary and permanent works
• Carry out design checking, technical reporting and subcontractor coordination
• Develop erection schemes and specialist engineering methodologies
• Support Associates and Associate Directors with resource planning, technical delivery, and project coordination
• Support cost control, fee proposals, and project variations
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support to site teams
• Ensure temporary works are designed, checked and constructed safely
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety and RBG procedures

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Actively working toward chartership with IStructE, ICE, or an equivalent international organisation, supported by structured training and mentorship
• Minimum 5 years’ design and development experience
• Background in construction engineering or temporary works design
• Strong analytical and design skills and ability to apply first principles engineering techniques to problem solving
• Proficient use of industry standard analysis software (ETABS, Tekla, IdeaStatica). Experience in the use of Strand7 software would be desirable
• A desire to develop and apply computational design workflows is desirable. Familiarity with Rhino, Grasshopper, and/or modern programming languages such as Python or C# is a bonus
• At least 1 year of being the project lead in a client facing role

Reasonable Adjustments: We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.

Your experience throughout the application process is important to us. We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.

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