Lead Civil & Structural Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Greater London area seeks a part-time Lead Civil / Structural Engineer for a major aviation project. The role involves providing technical leadership across civil and structural engineering scope areas, ensuring engineering quality, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting integration with airport operations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and have relevant experience in large infrastructure projects. This position allows for significant telework, requiring at least three days of in-person attendance weekly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading civil and/or structural engineering on large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of design codes, engineering standards, and compliance requirements for aviation or transport projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the civil and structural engineering design across airfield, landside, and building infrastructure.
• Manage the development, review, and approve design deliverables, specifications, calculations.
• Ensure all civil/structural works meet project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with architecture, MEP, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Provide technical guidance on ground conditions and materials selection.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering.
• Engage with airport operations and third-party stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation

Experience in major UK airport or transport infrastructure projects

Knowledge of airport operations, governance processes

Excellent technical communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We're building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region's most innovative and fast-moving developments.

If you're motivated, hands-on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference.

The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Be part of our exciting infrastructure project in the UK – register your interest by applying now!

Job Summary

The Lead Civil / Structural Engineer will provide technical leadership across all civil and structural engineering scope areas. You will guide design development, ensure engineering quality and compliance, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support integration with airport operations and adjacent infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and technically robust solutions throughout the project lifecycle. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the civil and structural engineering design across airfield, landside, and building infrastructure.
• Manage the development, review, and approve design deliverables, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.
• Ensure all civil/structural works meet project requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with architecture, MEP, geotechnical, systems, and construction teams to ensure design integration.
• Provide technical guidance on ground conditions, foundations, pavements, structural systems, and materials selection.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, and optimisation of design solutions.
• Work closely with project managers and engineering leads to define scope, design interfaces, and key technical milestones.
• Oversee design progress, quality, and change management within the civil/structural discipline.
• Engage with airport operations, third-party stakeholders, and statutory authorities to ensure approvals and compliance.
• Support site queries, technical assessments, and resolution of construction-stage issues.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation relating to civil and structural design.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience leading civil and/or structural engineering on large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of design codes, engineering standards, and compliance requirements for aviation or transport projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage design teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience in major UK airport or transport infrastructure projects, particularly within live operational environments.
• Knowledge of airport operations, governance processes, and stakeholder landscape.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability status, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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