Civil & Structural Project Engineer

Bilfinger UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering provider in Warrington is seeking a Civil & Structural Project Engineer to develop Civil & Structural Construction Work Packs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Civil & Structural engineering and experience in hazardous industries such as petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. The position provides an opportunity to work on key national infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil & Structural engineering.
• At least 2 years in a hazardous industry such as petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear.
• CEng or IEng (Chartered/Incorporated) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Civil & Structural CWPs for various design packages.
• Ensure subcontract awards are executed within budget and programme requirements.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Self-motivated

Education

Degree, MSc, HND, or equivalent in a related discipline

Job description

Job Overview

As a Civil & Structural Project Engineer, you will develop Civil & Structural Construction Work Packs (CWPs) from BUK design, following key client standards and specifications. The CWPs will be used for tendering, sub‑contractor management, handover and closeout. You will be based in the BUK (Head Office) in Warrington and will assist in constructability reviews of Civil and Structural designs with weekly visits to the NGT site in Alrewas. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of a multi‑discipline project on national infrastructure for a key BUK client.

Key Activities

• Develop Civil & Structural CWPs for various design packages, ensuring they meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that work packs include all necessary drawings, specifications, procedures, ITPs, and RAMs for a successful delivery.
• Ensure that subcontract awards are executed within budget and programme requirements, escalating concerns early.
• Collaborate with project, construction managers, engineers and other stakeholders to plan and schedule civil & structural work activities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure that resources are available in time for CWP execution.
• Identify potential risks and issues and proactively address them to avoid delays or safety concerns.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project timelines, scope, and deliverables.
• Ensure that the Civils & Structural Engineering lead is kept informed of progress and any issues as appropriate.
• Chair weekly meetings with nominated subcontractors to proactively drive construction.
• Attend any meetings with clients and their representatives as required.
• Ensure the standards/quality of handover documentation is delivered and that accurate records are being produced.
• Make independent decisions on issues, providing expert technical support within the project delivery team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil & Structural engineering, with at least 2 years in a hazardous industry such as petrochemical, oil and gas, or nuclear.
• Degree, MSc, HND, or equivalent in a related discipline.
• CEng or IEng (Chartered/Incorporated) preferred.
• Good communication skills required.
• Good interpersonal skills required as part of a large project team.
• Suitable IT skills, including MS Office.
• Self‑motivated to achieve client deadlines.

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities, specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.