Senior Project Engineer (Civils)

Bechtel Corporation; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a part-time Civil/Structural Engineer in Crawley, UK to contribute to a major aviation project. You will lead design reviews, conduct field investigations, and ensure complex civil/structural requirements are met. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 10–13 years of experience in civil/structural engineering. Additional skills in problem-solving and advanced structural analysis are essential. The role offers comprehensive benefits and requires at least three days in-office attendance weekly.

Qualifications

• 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced contributor with specialized skill set in civil/structural engineering.
• Highly skilled and proficient in discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and client interviews to establish scope and cost estimates.
• Lead design and construction reviews and ensure compliance with civil/structural requirements.
• Generate complex civil/structural deliverables, including calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.

Skills

Civil/structural engineering

Problem-solving

Advanced structural analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Job description

Project Overview

Bechtel is building a major aviation project in the Greater London area that will redefine air travel. The scope includes planning, design, integration, and delivery of airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems, and adjacent infrastructure.

Job Summary

As a Civil/Structural Engineer, you will conduct field investigations and client interviews to determine scope and cost estimates, lead design and construction reviews, and ensure complex civil/structural requirements are met. This is a part‑time telework position requiring at least three days of in‑person attendance per week.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct independent civil/structural work requiring judgment in evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of techniques, procedures, and criteria on medium‑sized projects or assignments.
• Lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of civil/structural components and processes using EDPs, BSAPs, DCCLs, and DRNs.
• Review and approve key design documents, supplier drawings, material specifications, change orders, and bid summaries.
• Design structures using advanced knowledge of structural analysis, statics, dynamics, and materials engineering.
• Determine appropriate use of structural elements (steel, wood, masonry, concrete) based on load or stress requirements.
• Generate and verify complex civil/structural deliverables such as calculations, specifications, and material requisitions.
• Develop conceptual designs for projects with specialized or unique requirements.
• Prepare or oversee preparation of discipline estimates and work plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and budget; support implementation and performance reporting.
• Interpret new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data.
• Mentor civil/structural engineering personnel by providing on‑the‑job training.
• Lead constructability reviews.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) plus 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced contributor with specialized skill set in civil/structural engineering.
• Highly skilled and proficient in discipline, with full understanding of the area of specialization.
• Seasoned professional capable of resolving complex issues creatively and effectively.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers comprehensive benefits to support career development, work‑life balance, and well‑being. For more information, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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