Senior Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Veolia; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer. This role involves optimizing civil and structural designs for energy facilities while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with legal standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with diverse teams and work on significant projects valued up to £50 million, contributing to environmental sustainability. Ideal applicants will possess a degree, chartered status, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Remote working is offered with some travel requirements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience.
• Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institute of Structural Engineers.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience with site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Technical Solutions to create site concept layouts.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design assessments.
• Prepare specifications for external design contractors.
• Support project development with costing and programming.
• Review detailed designs for safety and performance.

Skills

Knowledge of British and European design standards

Proficiency in CAD

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia Benefits (Pension, Bonus, Car/Car Allowance)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Remote working with some travel to Veolia/client sites

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Veolia is seeking a Senior Civil and Structural Design Engineer for their Technical Direction Engineering Team due to expansion in the energy sector. The role focuses on creating innovative, sustainable solutions whilst working with communities and contributing to an inclusive culture.

The position involves optimising civil and structural design for energy facilities, ensuring they deliver value, mò, safety, and operational efficiency whilst meeting specifications, budgets, and legal requirements. The engineer will work on business projects valued up to £50 million, aligning technical solutions with overall business objectives. This is an opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability and work on significant energy infrastructure projects.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Progression opportunities within the team

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with Technical Solutions to create efficient, safe, flexible, and buildable site concept layouts for energy projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and design assessments with the MEP team, supporting RIBA Stage 2 design.
• Prepare technical and performance specifications for employer's requirements for external design contractors.
• Support project development with civil and structural costing and programming.
• Review and provide নামে technical governance on detailed design, focusing on safety, performance, and value engineering.
• Attend regular progress meetings during tender, design, and construction.
• Serve as the specialist Civil and Structural Engineering resource throughout project development and delivery.

What we’re looking რ for:

Essential Attributes

• Degree‑qualified Civil or Structural Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant professional experience
• Proven proficiency in designing civil and structural elements for energy installations across diverse facilities (commercial, industrial, NHS, district heating)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate efficient, innovative design solutions for complex projects, with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Chartered status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Thorough knowledge and application of British and European design standards
• Proficient in CAD and structural analysis software
• Practical experience with site investigations, inspections, and buildability considerations
• Sound understanding of common construction contracts (e.g., NEC3, FIDIC Red Book) and environmental legislation
• Excellent collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external contractors, building strong professional relationships

Desirable Attributes

• Strong self‑organisation and time planning skills, demonstrating a clear focus on achieving results.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have免费高清, purposeful career.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.