Senior Structural Engineer

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a delivery team in Coventry/Solihull. This role involves leading the structural engineering design for pumping stations connected to HS2, ensuring high-quality solutions and compliance with UK standards. The successful candidate will collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and play a significant part in one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes. The position is for a 6-month contract directly with the contractor.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience in structural engineering design.
• Knowledge of UK design codes like Eurocodes/BS.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for multiple pumping stations.
• Coordinate design activities across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Perform site inspections and provide support during construction.
• Review contractor submittals and issue clarifications.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Structural analysis and problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Planning and organisational skills

Commitment to safety and quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Robot

STAAD

IDEA Statica

Tekla

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

AA Euro Group are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer around the Coventry/Solihull area. You will join a delivery team working on the major civil engineering works for HS2, with specific responsibility for structural engineering design and delivery of pumping stations supporting ground and drainage infrastructure. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality structural solutions across multiple assets on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.

This is a 6-month contract where you will be employed directly by the contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for multiple pumping stations and associated infrastructure elements on HS2.
• Produce and review design calculations and structural drawings in line with UK standards.
• Coordinate design activities across multi-disciplinary teams (civil, M&E, geotechnical, hydraulic).
• Perform site inspections and provide structural support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Review contractor submittals and issue technical clarifications and Non-Conformance reports where required.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare technical reports, RAMS, design justifications, and value engineering assessments.
• Maintain compliance with project design standards, safety, and quality procedures.
• Attend design reviews, client meetings, and workshops as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience (typically 8+ years) in structural engineering design within water, infrastructure or large civil projects.
• Proficient with structural analysis tools (e.g., Autodesk Robot / STAAD / IDEA Statica / Tekla) and CAD environments (AutoCAD / MicroStation / Revit).
• Comprehensive UK design code knowledge (Eurocodes / BS).

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong structural analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting, coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor engineers.
• Robust planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative working.