Lead Structural Engineer - Rail & Infra

Caulmert Ltd - Engineering, Environmental and Planning; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical care

Company pension

Employee ownership

Professional development

Job summary

Caulmert Ltd is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead feasibility studies, structural appraisals and optioning across rail, bridges and transportation structures, water and industrial projects.

You will stay hands-on with design while leading projects, reviewing technical output and mentoring engineers to build capability across our multidisciplinary team serving UK infrastructure and development schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in civil or structural engineering.
• Chartered through IStructE or ICE, or near-chartered with a clear route to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies, structural appraisals and optioneering, establishing the basis of design, constraints, surveys, risks and practical structural strategies.
• Undertake and direct analysis and design in steelwork, reinforced and precast concrete, masonry and timber, including foundations and associated civil structures.
• Prepare, review and approve calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, BIM outputs and construction information.
• Remain hands-on with complex or higher-risk elements, applying sound judgement, proportionate checking and relevant UK standards.
• Support surveys, construction queries, contractor proposals, fabrication information and modifications to existing assets.
• Lead structural and multidisciplinary commissions from inception through construction, managing scope, fee, programme, resources, risk and change.
• Prepare fee proposals and technical bid content, and communicate confidently at client, design-team and contractor meetings.
• Build trusted client relationships, support repeat business and maintain clear project reporting and timely invoicing.
• Direct, coordinate and delegate work to engineers and technicians, providing constructive technical review and helping colleagues take greater ownership.
• Mentor colleagues towards professional registration and contribute to technical training, standards, templates, QA and lessons learned.

Skills

Technical leadership

Structural analysis

Client-facing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Design software

Job description

Caulmert Ltd is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead feasibility studies, structural appraisals and optioning across rail, bridges and transportation structures, water and industrial projects.

You will stay hands-on with design while leading projects, reviewing technical output and mentoring engineers to build capability across our multidisciplinary team serving UK infrastructure and development schemes.