Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Rullion Managed Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Civil & Structural Design Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves technical solutions for Grid Access Substations and requires strong civil/structural design experience, familiarity with British and European codes, and the ability to manage client relationships. A hybrid working model is available, balancing office presence with remote work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil and structural design required.
• Working knowledge of British and European codes essential.
• Capability to manage timescales and design scope.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review technical solutions for Grid Access Substations.
• Provide technical input to live projects.
• Deliver work packages on time and to budget.

Skills

M&E design concepts

Civil/structural design

Construction Regulations 2015

Earthworks design

Computational frame design software

Client facing skills

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience

Tools

Masterseries

Tedds

STAD-Pro

Job description

Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Location: Manchester

Start Date: January 2026

Duration: 6 months

Rate: £45 - £50 P / hr OUTSIDE IR35

Hybrid working 3 days in office 2 days at home.

We are recruiting for a third party worker to join our clients "Civil" Design team. The role is based in Manchester and involves the production and review of technical solutions for our Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations business.

You will work in a collaborative team environment where significant interaction and coordination with other design disciplines will be prevalent on a daily basis. The selected individual shall be responsible for providing solutions and technical input to a live project. The individual will have the competence to self deliver solutions and provide governance on the proposals provided by others. The role will require skills associated with the planning and delivering work packages on time and to budget.

This is a varied role which will require a diverse but well rounded skill set. We are looking for someone who is technically excellent, reliable and with an attention to detail whilst inducing value opportunites. Predominantly the role is hybrid based, but may require occasional (infrequent) visits to site to address issues at a construction level

Your profile

The role surpasses the standard requirements of a civil / structural engineer and is a necessity to service other design disciplines.

• A working knowledge of M&E design concepts, principles and associated coordination


• Experience working with / for a civil / structural design consultancy


• Significant experience of both civil and structural design together with a broad architectural knowledge


• A working knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015. The candidate must be aware of the duties of the designer and obligations which may fall onto them due to the undertaking of designs outside of the United Kingdom


• Earthworks design and a working knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works


• Experience in successfully utilising computational frame design software (e.g., Masterseries, Tedds, STAD-Pro)


• The ability to read and understanding the implications / procurement of preconstruction information : drainage impact assessments (useful), geotechnical reports - desktop, intrusive & interpretative


• Ability to review calculations provided by others and understand if the level of information presented is suitable, appropriate and the design is economic. Such activities may require a forensic review on hand calculations and the output from computer design packages


• An appreciation of planning consents and the provision of technical support / management of third parties to ensure that the requirements are met.


• Experience of multidisciplinary works (from power transmission or similar industries e.g.,energy from waste, petrochemical, water)

Good all-round technical knowledge

• Working knowledge of both British and European codes of practice and Building Regulations


• An understanding of task scheduling of design activities including linkages with other disciplines and milestone dates


• Good working knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 and affiliated health and safety legislation


• The applicant must be capable of delivering clear instructions to external design consultancies and managing timescales and design scope


• Good client facing skills

Design, engineering, or construction qualification

Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants