Senior Civil & Structural Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

Vulcain Engineering - UK; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Private medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Cycle to work

Birthday day off

Job summary

Crouch Waterfall, part of the Vulcain Engineering Group, is seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to deliver innovative structural solutions across diverse UK projects. You will lead teams, mentor colleagues, and maintain high technical quality while supporting client relationships and business development.

The role offers progression toward Principal Engineer, with opportunities across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in the design of structures, ideally from a design consultancy.
• Sector experience in buildings (commercial, education, residential, healthcare) is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage technical scopes, either through technical/project leadership, or mentoring other engineers.
• Working towards or already Chartered (ICE or IStructE).
• Comfortable operating in client‑facing environments, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English language and the permanent right to work in the UK, alongside UK project experience.
• Reside locally to Bristol or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the technical delivery, resources and day-to-day activities across a range of projects, delivering civil and structural solutions for a diverse mix of building types, including commercial developments, residential schemes, education facilities, healthcare buildings and complex industrial structures, ensuring delivery to programme and budget.
• Support and mentor Engineers, Graduates and Technicians, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to the development of less experienced team members.
• Maintain high standards of technical quality by checking and reviewing work prepared by others, while taking a hands‑on role in the delivery of more complex or challenging design elements.
• Carry out inspections including site surveys and structural assessments, and prepare clear and accurate technical reports.
• Contribute to client relationships through regular liaison with internal and external stakeholders, helping to ensure project scope is understood and deliverables are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure compliance with current technical standards, best practice, and quality, safety, environmental and sustainability procedures, including supporting the ongoing development of the Quality Management System.
• Support wider business development activities by contributing technical input to proposals and helping to identify opportunities within existing projects and client relationships.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Client liaison

Communication

English fluency

Right to work in UK

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status (ICE/IStructE) or working towards

Job description

Crouch Waterfall, part of the Vulcain Engineering Group, is seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to deliver innovative structural solutions across diverse UK projects. You will lead teams, mentor colleagues, and maintain high technical quality while supporting client relationships and business development.

The role offers progression toward Principal Engineer, with opportunities across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and industrial sectors.