Senior Structural Engineer

Laing O'Rourke; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Precast Technical Solutions team at the Explore Manufacturing Design Centre. You will lead structural input for DfMA projects, and collaborate with production teams to optimize precast components and lifting strategies.

The role requires an engineering degree and Chartered Structural Engineer status (or progression toward it within 24 months) with at least five years of structural design experience, focusing on reinforced

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reinforced concrete design.
• Engineering degree and Chartered Structural Engineer status or in progress within 24 months.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in structural design engineering.
• Passion for leading structural design innovation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and review precast structural elements for manufacture, transport, handling and installation.
• Lead structural input on tenders and PCSA engagements for DfMA projects.
• Collaborate with production teams on temporary works and lifting designs.
• Develop DfMA-based alternative designs to improve pricing and reduce risk.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and translate projects into precast components.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Leadership in design

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Structural Engineer status or working toward it within 24 months

Job description

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is a globally recognized engineering enterprise committed to innovation and technical excellence across design, manufacturing, and construction. Our 2025 mission is to lead the industry through cutting‑edge solutions that improve quality, safety, and sustainability. Explore Manufacturing, part of Laing O'Rourke, houses Europe's most automated concrete products facility—accelerating construction processes while reducing waste and carbon impact. Take a look inside our facility .

Senior Strucutral Engineer

Location: CEMC

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Senior Engineer to join our dynamic Precast Technical Solutions (PTS) team within the Explore Manufacturing Design Centre. PTS delivers end‑to‑end precast design and engineering leadership, pioneering Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) solutions across building structures, facades, and infrastructure.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide structural engineering design support throughout the lifecycle of precast products, ensuring engineered safety from manufacture to installation.
• Lead structural input on Tenders and Pre‑Construction Service Agreement (PCSA) engagements for DfMA projects.
• Collaborate with production teams on temporary works and lifting designs.
• Support bid teams by developing DfMA‑based alternative designs to improve pricing and reduce risk.
• Drive innovation by applying parametric design techniques to optimize DfMA components and support Laing O'Rourke's net zero carbon commitment by 2050.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review precast structural elements for manufacture, transport, handling, and installation.
• Interpret project specifications to ensure structural compliance and performance.
• Deliver value engineering solutions that balance client needs and manufacturing constraints.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Convert in‑situ schemes into precast components with appropriate connection strategies.
• Provide tender‑stage structural assessments and cost evaluations using CEMC's product range.
• Innovate to achieve efficiencies in carbon reduction and material use.
• Maintain expertise in DfMA principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to ongoing product development and new product introductions.

What We're Looking For

• Passion for leading structural design innovation.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Reinforced concrete design experience.
• Engineering degree and Chartered Structural Engineer status or working toward it within 24 months.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, ideally in structural design engineering.

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to supporting candidates with long‑term health conditions or disabilities.

If you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview under our ‘Offer an Interview' scheme. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process or in the workplace.

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