Lead Structural Engineer

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for a long-term contract with a leading infrastructure firm in Aberdeen. This role involves leading a team on petrochemical projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing client relations. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering, be chartered, and possess extensive experience in the petrochemical sector. A hybrid working arrangement is offered, requiring office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with considerable experience.
• Proficient in designing foundations, supports, and drainage.
• Strong understanding of temporary works and energy sector standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team supporting petrochemical design and construction projects.
• Act as primary contact for civil and structural services, managing quality and budget.
• Oversee technical design work ensuring compliance and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Risk Assessment

Education

BEng Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Design Software

Job description

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Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for a Lead Structural Engineer to join a leading infrastructure firm, in a long-term contract position. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid arrangement, working in office 3 days a week, in Aberdeen.

This is a great opportunity to work on petrochemical projects with a motivated and experienced team.

-Rates from £60-65 an hour (Outside IR35), depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

-Lead a team of engineers and designers, supporting petrochemical design and construction projects.

-Act as the primary client and senior leadership contact for civil and structural services, managing quality, schedule, and budget.

-Oversee and review technical design work, ensuring compliance and high standards across drawings, calculations, and specifications.

-Deliver value engineering, coordinate effectively with teams, and communicate designs clearly across disciplines.

What we are looking for:

-Minimum BEng Civil or Structural Engineering.

-Must be chartered with ICE or IStructE.

-Considerable experience as a Civil/Structural Engineer in the Petrochemical Sector, and extensive experience managing/leading teams.

-Hold a UK driving license.

-Excellent communication skills and able to work in a team environment.

-Understand temporary works and energy sector standards.

-Skilled in designing foundations, supports, structures, drainage, and using steel and concrete.

-Able to assess and articulate risks, ensuring safety by design.

-Offshore experience beneficial but not essential.