Senior Structural Engineer

ICE Recruit; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled structural design engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing the design of critical structures for a major rail interchange project, ensuring the delivery of complex engineering solutions. With a focus on steel and reinforced concrete design, you'll collaborate with a talented team and engage with various stakeholders, enhancing your professional growth. The company offers a supportive environment for engineers to thrive, with opportunities for career advancement as the project progresses. If you are passionate about civil engineering and eager to contribute to high-profile projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in structural design within consultancy.
• Experience with steel and reinforced concrete structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural elements for critical infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with engineers, technicians, and external consultants.

Skills

Structural Design

Communication Skills

Buildability Issues Awareness

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

An opportunity for a structural design engineer from the consulting engineering sector to work with a highly regarded contractor. You will be an integral part of the design team overseeing work on HS2’s Old Oak Common station. This vital interchange connects the new line with London and its rail networks, and at around £2billion , is one of the largest rail interchanges to be built in the UK, and the largest subsurface station. Our client anticipates at least five years work on the project, at which point you will transfer to their growing London office which has a throughput of major projects.

Company Overview: A long established contractor known for their ability to deliver complex heavy civil engineering and building projects. They work on high profile schemes in the nuclear, rail, airport, highways, commercial & residential high rise sectors. They employ over 700 staff who work on projects nationally, a significant proportion of their activity is in Central and Greater London. The technically challenging nature of their projects means they have a core team of highly capable civil/structural engineers who have a leading front-end role that is vital to successful delivery.

Your Role: Reporting to the technical director you will work alongside a team of engineers and technicians and will liaise with site managers, external consultants and contractors. The position will initially focus on the structural elements for, head houses, vent shafts, ancillary buildings and other critical structures designed using RC and steel. There will be some limited additional structural input on façades.

Profile Required: A structural engineer with a design background, ideally gained within design consultancy. You should have broad experience, this must include the design of steel and reinforced concrete building or industrial structures. Your design experience should be complemented with an appreciation for buildability issues. You should be a degree qualified civil or structural engineer, with at least six years experience. Chartered or incorporated status is desirable, but not essential if your experience is extensive. Good communication skills are vital.