Senior Structural Engineer

Alois Technologies Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alois Technologies Limited seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Swindon to provide expert structural engineering across housing and corporate property portfolios. You will lead complex inspections, surveys and defect diagnoses, and manage high-value contracts ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, with MIStructE membership desirable. Experience with JCT/NEC contracts and contractor management is essential to deliver projects across RIBA

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering with substantial experience as a Structural Engineer.
• MIStructE membership or eligibility is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, structural inspections and defect diagnosis.
• Experience with CDM 2015, JCT/NEC contracts, contractor management and project delivery across RIBA Stages 1-7.
• Health and safety qualification such as IOSH/NEBOSH is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural inspections, condition surveys and defect investigations and recommend remedial solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications and tender documentation, manage high-value projects and contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance, budgets, quality and programme delivery.
• Fulfil CDM 2015 Client and Principal Designer duties and mentor junior staff.

Skills

MIStructE membership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

MIStructE membership/eligibility

Job description

Job Role: Senior Structural Engineer

Location: Swindon

Start Date: 16/11/2026

End Date: 26/02/2027

IR35: Inside IR35

Job Purpose:

To provide specialist structural engineering expertise across the Council's housing and corporate property portfolio. The role involves leading complex inspections, condition surveys, diagnosing structural defects, preparing technical specifications and managing high-value projects and contracts, ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, health and safety legislation and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead structural inspections, condition surveys and defect investigations, recommend remedial solutions, prepare technical specifications and tender documentation, and manage complex projects and JCT/NEC contracts. Monitor contractor performance, budgets, quality and programme delivery, fulfil CDM 2015 Client and Principal Designer duties, provide technical advice and evidence for property-related legal cases, and mentor junior staff.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

Degree-level qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent, with substantial experience as a Structural Engineer. MIStructE membership or eligibility is desirable. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, structural inspections, defect diagnosis, CDM 2015, JCT/NEC contracts, contractor management and project delivery across RIBA Stages 1-7. IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification is also required.

Additional Requirements:

Experience managing high-value contracts and work programmes exceeding £1 million annually, strong commercial and financial awareness, excellent technical decision-making and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead projects, advise senior management and mentor junior staff. Must be able to undertake site visits across the Borough