Civil / Structural Design Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the UK is seeking a skilled Civil and Structural Design Engineer for a part-time, 12-month fixed-term hybrid contract. The successful candidate will manage design teams, collaborate on complex projects, and provide innovative solutions in a structured and critical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience on construction and infrastructure projects as a Civil and Structural Engineer.
• Proficient in managing multiple design teams.
• Experience in developing cost plans for civil and structural works.

Responsibilities

• Managing external design teams for optimal solutions.
• Coordinating civil, structural, and highways subcontract packages.
• Inputting into monthly design reports.

Skills

Autonomy

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Our client is one of the UK's largest building contractors and they are looking to recruit an experienced Civil and Structural Design Engineer to join their team on a part-time 12-month fixed-term hybrid contract.

If you are someone who can work autonomously while meeting key project requirements as part of a wider project team, this could be perfect for you. You will need to be structured, diligent, and a critical thinker capable of managing external design teams and project stakeholders.

The Role

• The ideal candidate will be capable of managing external design teams, including relevant civil and structural designers, to provide best value solutions for one of our key customers.
• Managing the relevant civil, structural, and highways subcontract packages, including design cost and programme.
• Coordination of the relevant design disciplines to ensure information is received in a timely manner.
• Management and coordination of relevant site surveys and investigations, including liaison with design teams and supply chain partners.
• Recommending cost-effective design and construction solutions.
• Integrating into the wider project team and adopting a collaborative approach.
• Inputting into monthly design reports.
• The successful candidate will sit within our client's dedicated bid team and will review, interrogate, and coordinate design to ensure optimum solutions are developed.
• Management, review, and coordination of all civil, structural, and highways designs on the project.

What you need to succeed

• Previous experience on construction and infrastructure projects in a civil and structural capacity.
• Able to work autonomously while also being integrated into a larger team.
• Capable of managing multiple design team partners to achieve a common objective.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation.
• Previous experience with highways designs, Section 278.
• Previous experience in cost plan development for civil and structural works.
• Experience in the rail or light rail sector.
• Highways/Structural Highways experience.
• Capable of analyzing and critiquing designs and offering alternative solutions.