Senior or Principal Structural Engineer

Crouch Waterfall & Partners Ltd; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + Birthday

Annual discretionary bonus

Private medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme up to 5%

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Crouch Waterfall, part of the Vulcain Engineering Group, is seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer to lead rail and infrastructure schemes across the UK. You will own technical delivery, manage interfaces, and work with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical engineering solutions.

Open to Senior, Principal, or Associate level with CRE-D background; Chartered Engineer status preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in the design and assessment of bridges, structural steelwork and reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience delivering projects within rail, nuclear, heavy industrial or major infrastructure environments.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams, technical work packages or multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Experience acting as a Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, Associate Engineer or Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE-D).
• Strong understanding of structural assessment, inspection, analysis and new-build design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering packages and schemes across rail and wider infrastructure projects.
• Act as the technical lead for design activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, codes and client requirements.
• Develop and check structural designs for bridges, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete and other infrastructure assets.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources and technical risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Undertake and oversee structural assessments, inspections and engineering analysis of existing and new-build assets.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and review.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals, project planning and the continued growth of the rail engineering capability.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Rail projects

Project leadership

Client liaison

Mentoring

CRE-D experience

Education

Chartered Engineer (MIStructE/MICE)

Tools

Tedds

Robot

Midas

Job description

This role is offered by Crouch Waterfall, a subsidiary of Vulcain Engineering Group.

As part of the Vulcain family, Crouch Waterfall brings decades of specialist experience in Civil, Structural, and Geotechnical Engineering to a wide range of UK infrastructure projects. Crouch Waterfall specialise in core areas of Bridges, Rail, Infrastructure, Buildings and Geotechnical Services, designing and co-ordinating projects from conception to completion. Established since 1981, the business has enjoyed steady growth driven by a committed and highly skilled workforce of 120 employees.

The Position: Senior or Principal Structural Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to join our growing Rail team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects across the UK. Operating as a Scheme Lead and/or Package Lead, you will take ownership of technical delivery, manage project interfaces, and work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions.

This opportunity is open to candidates operating at Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer or Associate level. Engineers with previous experience working as a Network Rail Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE-D) are particularly encouraged to apply.

Some of the main responsibilities of the

Senior or Principal Structural Engineer will include:

• Lead the delivery of structural engineering packages and schemes across rail and wider infrastructure projects.
• Act as the technical lead for design activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, codes and client requirements.
• Develop and check structural designs for bridges, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete and other infrastructure assets.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources and technical risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Undertake and oversee structural assessments, inspections and engineering analysis of existing and new-build assets.
• Liaise directly with clients, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and review.
• Contribute to bids, fee proposals, project planning and the continued growth of the rail engineering capability.

Crouch Waterfall offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of technically challenging projects within rail, infrastructure, nuclear and heavy industry sectors. You will be part of a collaborative and technically respected team where engineers are given genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and a clear pathway for career progression. Supported by the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you will have access to multidisciplinary expertise, major project opportunities and long-term professional development within a growing international organisation.

Required profile

• Strong track record in the design and assessment of bridges, structural steelwork and reinforced concrete structures.
• Experience delivering projects within rail, nuclear, heavy industrial or major infrastructure environments.
• Previous experience leading engineering teams, technical work packages or multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Experience acting as a Technical Lead, Principal Engineer, Associate Engineer or Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE-D).
• Strong understanding of structural assessment, inspection, analysis and new-build design.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software such as Tedds, Robot, Midas or similar analysis tools.
• Chartered Engineer status (MICE or MIStructE) or demonstrable progress towards Chartership.
• Confident in client-facing environments, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting bids, fee proposals, resource planning and business development activities would be advantageous.
• Reside locally to Bristol, Cardiff, Basingstoke or Warrington, or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.

Why Join Us?

At Crouch Waterfall, we’re committed to investing in our people through tailored training, mentoring, and real opportunities for progression. Whether you're aiming for Chartership, developing leadership skills, or looking for broader commercial exposure - we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

You’ll be part of supportive team with an open-door culture, where your voice is heard and your ideas matter. We offer the chance to work across sectors - with proven success helping engineers move from buildings and commercial projects into infrastructure and heavy industry.

With a strong presence in the rail and construction sectors, and as part of the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you'll benefit from international connections, long-term stability, and a truly collaborative culture.

We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.

We also offer a benefits package, both standard and enhanced, which is designed to support your wellbeing, development, and financial future, including:

• Hybrid working set-up, with flexible working hours.
• Casual office attire and a relaxed and comfortable working environment
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, plus a day off on your Birthday
• Additional leave purchase scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical Insurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme, up to 5%
• Cycle to work scheme

Crouch Waterfall is committed to valuing our diversity and eliminating discrimination. All our employees have an equal chance of advancement based upon merit, access to opportunities, and the training necessary to that end irrespective of your sex, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability unrelated to the ability to carry out the job, or age.

We appreciate every application. However, due to the volume we receive, we’re only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for this role or who may be a strong fit for future opportunities.