Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

Scantec Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is seeking a Civil & Structural Engineer for nuclear and infrastructure projects in the North West, with an initial six-week North Wales placement and then Chester-based delivery. You will deliver design analyses, calculations, and specifications across the full project lifecycle, coordinating with BIM teams and clients.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, 5+ years of relevant design experience, and proven capability in structural condition surveys.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 5+ years civil/structural design experience.
• CRITICAL: Structural condition survey experience.
• Ability to work independently and lead small projects.
• CEng or IEng status is desirable.
• Willingness to travel and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective.
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design analyses for civil/structural works.
• Develop calculations, specifications and technical documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare reference designs.
• Deliver value engineering solutions.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports for clients.
• Engage with BIM teams and other disciplines.
• Lead structural condition surveys and assessments.
• Support initial North Wales placement and Chester-based delivery.

Skills

Independent work

Project leadership

Design calculations

Client communication

Value engineering

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Nuclear Projects | Leading Engineering Consultancy | Outside IR35 | Long-term Contract | North West then Chester-based

The Opportunity

We're recruiting a Civil & Structural Engineer to deliver design work on nuclear and infrastructure projects. You'll work with a growing team of 150+ engineers and designers, contributing to projects across the full lifecycle - from concept studies through detailed design - with genuine variety and technical challenge.

Contract Details:

Outside IR35 | Long-term contract | Competitive rate | 6 weeks based in North Wales, then full-time Chester-based | Expenses paid for working away

This is hands-on technical work with autonomy. You'll deliver small projects and design sub-tasks, prepare detailed design analysis and specifications, and communicate complex designs to BIM teams, other disciplines, and clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver on small projects and sub-tasks from a technical perspective
• Prepare preliminary and detailed design analysis for civil and structural works
• Develop calculations, specifications, and technical documentation
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare reference designs
• Deliver value engineering solutions that challenge cost and optimise performance
• Prepare proposals and technical reports for clients

Design Communication

• Communicate designs effectively to BIM teams
• Liaise confidently with other engineering disciplines
• Engage with construction teams on buildability and delivery
• Present and defend designs authoritatively to clients
• Prepare clear technical documentation

Structural Surveys & Site Engagement

• Conduct structural condition surveys and assessments (core responsibility)
• Initial 6-week placement based in North Wales on project delivery
• Subsequently based in Chester with occasional site visits as required
• Engage directly with clients on technical matters
• Engage directly with clients on technical matters
• Expenses covered for working away during initial North Wales period

About You

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years' civil and structural design experience
• CRITICAL: Structural condition survey experience - This is essential. Proven, demonstrated track record conducting structural condition surveys and assessments. This is a key responsibility of the role.
• Proven ability to:
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Lead small projects and design sub-tasks
• Prepare detailed design analysis and calculations
• Communicate designs clearly to multi-disciplinary teams and clients
• Challenge assumptions and deliver value-engineered solutions
• Professional qualifications such as CEng or IEng status (Desirable)

Advantageous

• Track record on infrastructure projects
• Experience working across multiple disciplines

Essential Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Confident communicating with clients and colleagues
• Technically credible and authoritative
• Comfortable with travel and site-based work
• Problem-solver who challenges the status quo
• Attention to detail in technical documentation

The Role in Practice

You'll work as part of a 150+ strong team covering a broad range of projects. Your day-to-day work combines structural condition surveys, design analysis, and specification preparation with client engagement and technical delivery. You'll lead smaller projects or sub-tasks autonomously, preparing feasibility studies, reference designs, and detailed specifications.

Working Pattern:

Initially (6 weeks), you'll be based in North Wales supporting project delivery and conducting structural surveys. Subsequently, you'll be Chester-based with occasional site visits as required. Expenses are covered for the initial North Wales period.

You’ll communicate with BIM teams, other disciplines, and clients to deliver integrated solutions. Your core responsibility will be conducting structural condition surveys and assessments - this is a critical part of your remit.

This is a role with real autonomy and technical responsibility whilst delivering hands‑on design work.