Civil & Structural Engineer

Vulcain Engineering Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Crouch Waterfall is seeking a Civil & Structural Engineer to join its multi-disciplinary team in Warrington. You will design and assess large-scale structures, including bridges, steelwork and reinforced concrete, while developing technical capability on major programmes.

You will work under an Associate, delivering high-quality outputs and gaining exposure to rail and heavy-industry projects with clear progression toward Chartered status.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing large-scale structures like bridges, steelwork and reinforced concrete.
• Background in infrastructure or heavy industry; rail exposure is beneficial.
• Proficient in structural calculations using Tedds; experience with FE software (Robot/Midas).
• Experience in inspections, assessments and new-build design of structures.
• Familiarity with temporary works is desirable.
• Client-facing with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ideally progressing toward ICE or IStructE chartered status with support.
• Warrington-based or willing to relocate; no travel expense coverage.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in delivering large-scale civil and structural design projects.
• Undertake design and analysis for rail structures, inspections, and temporary works.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings and deliverables using hand methods and software.
• Carry out site inspections and surveys; contribute to technical reports.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Liaise with clients to clarify project scope and support delivery.

Skills

Bridges & structural design

Reinforced concrete

Rail infrastructure

Temporary works

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Robot/Midas

Tedds

Job description

Vulcain Engineering, a player in engineering and consulting, supports global industrial leaders in their transition to a more responsible and sustainable future. We support our customers in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of their complex infrastructures that will shape the world of tomorrow.

With operations in 17 countries and employing over 6,000 staff worldwide, our business responds to the needs of our clients by delivering expertise in the form of high added value engineering services.

In the UK, we have a key focus the Nuclear sector, contributing to ground breaking projects, such as Hinkley Point C (HPC).

This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group.

As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall specialise in core areas of Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings and Geotechnical Services, designing and coordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has enjoyed steady growth driven by a committed and highly skilled workforce of 120 employees.

The Position: Civil & Structural Engineer

We are looking for a Civil & Structural Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Warrington. Reporting to the Associate leading the discipline, the Civil & Structural Engineer will be responsible for the design and assessment of large-scale structures, including bridges, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and temporary works, while developing their technical capability on challenging and nationally significant programmes. This role offers exposure to both high-value infrastructure projects and smaller schemes, providing variety and the opportunity to build capability across a broad range of sectors as part of the wider Vulcain Group.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Civil & Structural Engineer will include:

• Support senior engineers in the technical delivery of large-scale civil & structural design projects, including bridges, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, and temporary works.
• Undertake structural design and analysis for major infrastructure schemes, including rail structures, inspections, nuclear temporary works, and selected building projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and design deliverables using both hand methods and appropriate software under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Carry out site inspections, surveys, and assessments of existing structures, contributing to clear and accurate technical reports.
• Collaborate with the wider project team to manage workloads, meet programme deadlines, and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders as required to clarify project scope and support ongoing project delivery.

You will be part of a respected civil and structural engineering consultancy known for its technical excellence and involvement in complex, high-impact projects. Crouch Waterfall is renowned for supporting the growth and development of its engineers, offering real scope for progression, opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, and a clear pathway towards Chartership.

You’ll work alongside highly experienced engineers on challenging schemes within the rail and heavy-industry sectors, gaining hands-on exposure that will accelerate your development and deepen your technical expertise.

As part of the wider Vulcain Group, you will also benefit from broader project opportunities, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and defined career pathways across a growing engineering organisation. This is an environment where committed engineers can truly broaden their capability and build a meaningful long‑term career.

Preferred Profile

• Proven experience in the design of large-scale structures such as bridges, structural steelwork, and reinforced concrete.
• Background in infrastructure, major projects, or heavy industry, with exposure to the Rail sector beneficial.
• Proficient in Tedds for structural calculations, with experience using finite element analysis software such as Robot, Midas, or similar tools.
• Experience contributing to inspections, assessments, and analysis of existing structures, as well as new-build design would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with temporary works is desirable.
• Comfortable operating in client-facing environments, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ideally working towards professional accreditation (ICE or IStructE), with support available to progress toward Chartered status.
• Reside locally to Warrington or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.