Senior Structural Engineer

Ops (T&C) - PCL - PCL Operational - Dharyll Ryce; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank

Hybrid working

Holiday purchase scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance

Flexible staff benefits

Cycle-to-work

Maternity & Paternity package

Job summary

Project Centre is a leading design, engineering and landscape architecture consultancy based in London. They seek a Senior Highway Structures Engineer to work on high-profile highway projects, guiding a growing team and advancing career development.

The role welcomes Chartered or Incorporated status or candidates advancing towards chartership, with 5+ years in highway structures. A collaborative, supportive environment fosters growth and practical autonomy.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng or IEng), or actively working towards chartership.
• Around 5+ years' experience in highway structures or bridge engineering.
• Strong knowledge of DMRB and MCHW standards.
• Experience delivering highway bridge and civil structures projects.
• Understanding of health & safety responsibilities and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Delivering concept, preliminary and detailed highway structure designs.
• Producing and checking engineering calculations, technical reports and drawings.
• Carrying out complex structural analysis and reviewing the work of junior engineers.
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to developing team members.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and delivering work to agreed targets.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings and representing Project Centre professionally.
• Planning and undertaking site inspections and structural investigations.
• Supporting the implementation of CDM responsibilities and promoting best practice.

Skills

CEng/IEng status

Highway structures experience

Structural analysis

Client relationship management

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MIDAS Civil

TEDDS

SBD

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

London

Salary Up to £44,000 (DOE)

Project Centre is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe.

Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won international recognition. Led by a forward-thinking management team, we work together in multi-disciplinary teams that provide services that are well thought out and sustainable.

About the role

Are you an experienced Structural or Civil Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work on high-profile highway structures projects while helping to grow a talented team and develop the next generation of engineers?

We're looking for a Senior Highway Structures Engineer to join our expanding engineering team. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions on highway structures projects across the UK, working alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment that encourages professional growth and career progression.

Whether you're already Chartered / Incorporated (CEng / IEng) or approaching chartership, we'll provide the support, opportunities and autonomy you need to take your career to the next level.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering concept, preliminary and detailed highway structure designs.


• Producing and checking engineering calculations, technical reports and drawings.


• Carrying out complex structural analysis and reviewing the work of junior engineers.


• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to developing team members.


• Managing project budgets, programmes and delivering work to agreed targets.


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.


• Attending client meetings and representing Project Centre professionally.


• Planning and undertaking site inspections and structural investigations.


• Supporting the implementation of CDM responsibilities and promoting best practice.


• Using bridge management systems and structural databases.

What we're looking for

• Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.


• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng or IEng), or actively working towards chartership.


• Around 5+ years' experience in highway structures or bridge engineering.


• Strong technical knowledge of steel and reinforced concrete bridge design and assessment.


• Proven experience delivering highway bridge and civil structures projects.


• Good working knowledge of DMRB and MCHW standards.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Experience reviewing and checking technical work.


• Commercial awareness, including experience with NEC contracts, budgets and programmes.


• Understanding of CDM Regulations and health & safety responsibilities.

The nice to have’s

Experience with:

• MIDAS Civil


• TEDDS


• SBD


• AutoCAD


• Microsoft Project


• Line management roles

What you will get in return:

• 25 days annual leave days plus bank holidays


• Hybrid working


• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 additional days each year


• Healthcare cash plan


• Life Assurance


• A wide range of flexible staff benefits, from high-street discounts to wellbeing and lifestyle perks


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package (subject to eligibility)

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.