Civil Structural Engineer

Arcadis; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a freelance Civil/Structural Engineer in Leatherhead, UK to lead FEED/EPC packages. Immediate mobilization with a contract through 31 January 2028. Local candidates with PMC experience preferred and shorter notice periods will be prioritized.

You will review specifications, supervise civil/structural design, and coordinate with contractors to ensure compliance with international and national codes. Strong English required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• 10-15 years of experience in Oil and Gas petrochemical projects
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Lead, review and manage scope of FEED/EPC packages under Senior Project Engineers and Project Manager.
• Review and guide FEED/EPC contractor in developing scope as defined in Work Entity Releases (WERs).
• Coordinate design efforts to support material requisitions and ensure documents meet project specifications.
• Review drawings, specs and calculations for compliance with codes and standards.
• Process and follow up change orders with Justification Work Sheets and Contractor communication.

Skills

Project leadership

FEED/EPC

Code compliance

Contract change orders

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering codes

Job description

For a client based in Leatherhead, UK, we are currently looking for a freelance Civil/Structural Engineer.

Immediate mobilization is required for this assignment, with an initial PMC contract duration through to 31 January 2028. Preference will be given to local candidates with relevant PMC experience and shorter notice periods

Job Purpose

The candidate must lead, review, assess and manage scope of works of the allocated FEED/EPC package under the direction of their delegated Senior Project Engineers and Project Manager. The candidate must also review, participate, guide and manage the FEED/EPC contractor in developing the scope of works as defined in the various Work Entity Releases (WER's) (relevant to the FEED phase

Key Responsibilities and Dut

• iesSupervision of civil and Structural engineering execution in detailed design, production of calculations for heavy equipment foundations, buildings and steel structur
• es.EPC/FEED Analysis and design of modular steel structures including sea transportation, lifting analysis, skidding analysis, load out and stress analys
• is.EPC/FEED Design of structural steel and precast pipe rac
• ks.EPC/FEED Design of structural steel technological structures, process plant structur
• es.EPC/FEED Design of blast resistant buildin
• gs.EPC/FEED Design of compressor/table top, pumps and similar types of machine foundatio
• ns.EPC/FEED Design of equipment foundations like exchangers, coolers, process columns, steel stacks, horizontal vessels, pipe suppor
• ts.EPC/FEED Design of specialist structures like chimneys, natural draught cooling towers, pre-stressed bridges, arch bridg
• es.Conversant with all the international design codes of practices such as American and British codes, International Building Code (IB
• C).Responsible to plan and conduct independent work requiring judgement in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criter
• ia.Review drawings, specifications and calculations and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes. accepted engineering practices and standar
• rdsCoordinate the design effort to support the materials requisitions and ensure these documents comply with the technical project specificatio
• ns.Analyze disputed item from technical and contractual aspects and prepare required official respon
• se.Responsible for processing and following up change orders requests. Preparing required Justification Work Sheet, Issuing Change Order Request to Contractor and lead scope alignment process with Contract

Educational & Technical Requireme

• nts:Bachelor Degree in Engineering discip
• line10-15 years of experience in Oil and Gas industry petrochemical pro
• jectGood knowledge of English, both written and ve