Senior Design Engineer - Structures

Ferrovial

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Ferrovial Construction seeks a Chartered Structural Engineer to lead and coordinate structural design across water and wastewater infrastructure. You will oversee integration with civil, geotechnical and process disciplines, ensuring compliance with UK standards and Eurocodes.

You will manage external designers, mentor teams, and drive value engineering and digital design solutions, contributing to high-profile civil projects.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects with significant structural scope.
  • Knowledge of UK design standards and Eurocodes.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces and complex project environments.
  • Desirable: experience with temporary works.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical authority for structural engineering across water and wastewater projects.
  • Lead the design and coordination of structural elements within treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and related infrastructure.
  • Provide expert input from early development and tender stages through construction and handover.
  • Manage external designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with construction teams to ensure practical, buildable designs.

Skills

Structural engineering
Leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Multi-disciplinary coordination
First principles analysis

Education

CEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

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Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on two major stock markets: Nasdaq - 100 Index (US) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

  • Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
  • Collaborative excellence :Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
  • Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
  • Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
  • Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the technical authority for structural engineering across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Lead the design and coordination of structural elements within treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.
  • Provide expert technical input from early development and tender stages through to construction and handover.
  • Manage and coordinate external designers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Hands on attitude with strong analytical skills and ability to perform calculations using both relevant design codes and first principles.
  • Ensure integration between civil, geotechnical, process and other disciplines.
  • Identify, assess and manage technical risks and opportunities in collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with UK standards, Eurocodes, and Ferrovial engineering governance requirements.
  • Promote innovation, value engineering, digital engineering and standardisation of design solutions.
  • Collaborate with construction teams to ensure structural designs are practical, buildable and aligned with delivery strategies.

About You

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects with significant structural scope, particularly within the water sector.
  • Strong background in reinforced concrete and steel structures for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Proven experience in managing multidisciplinary interfaces and complex project environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK design standards, Eurocodes and construction practices.
  • Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Desirable: Experience in designing and managing temporary works.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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