Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer for a Manchester-based contract role. You will lead the delivery of civil and structural outputs for major water infrastructure projects, working with site teams and clients to provide robust, value-engineered designs.

You will oversee analysis, calculations and reports, ensure compliance with UK design standards and safety regulations, and mentor junior engineers within the team. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with CEng or IEng status.
• Proven track record delivering engineering design within the UK Water industry.
• Knowledge of current UK design codes, Health & Safety (CDM), and environmental regulations.
• Outstanding technical writing skills and a collaborative team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/structural analysis, calculations, sketches and reports for water projects.
• Interface with site construction teams to deliver value-engineered solutions to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the team.
• Ensure designs meet budget and manage scope changes.

Skills

Technical writing

UK design codes

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid working options available)

Position Type: Contract / Interim

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

to join our established team in Manchester. In this role, you will lead the delivery of civil and structural engineering outputs for major water infrastructure and treatment projects. Operating with high autonomy, you will oversee analysis, detailed calculations, and technical designs while working closely with on-site construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Output

• Produce and review robust civil/structural analysis models, design calculations, sketches, and detailed reports for water sector projects.

Quality & Governance

• Provide technical guidance, ensuring all work complies with UK design standards, safety regulations, and quality procedures.

Construction & Client Interface

• Interface directly with site construction teams to deliver value-engineered solutions and present design capabilities confidently to clients.

Commercial Drive

• Deliver designs strictly to budget, managing scope changes effectively.

Leadership

• Act as a mentor, guiding and developing junior engineers within the team.

Key Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status.

Sector Expertise

• Proven track record delivering engineering design within the UK Water industry.

Technical Mastery

• or reinforced concrete (RC) detailing.

Regulations

• Strong knowledge of current UK design codes, Health & Safety (CDM), and environmental regulations.

Communication

• Outstanding technical writing skills and a collaborative team mindset.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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