Senior Structural Engineer - Infrastructure Design Lead

United Infrastructure; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our design delivery team in the Warrington area. You will lead the production and review of complex pipeline designs, validate calculations and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and promote innovative digital tools such as BIM while ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and safety standards across projects.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure or pipeline design.
• Strong background in both permanent and temporary works.
• Excellent working knowledge of BS 5975 and Eurocodes (steel, concrete, timber).
• Confident communicator and collaborative team leader with a commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and review of detailed 2D/3D design drawings and technical specifications for pipeline infrastructure and temporary works.
• Oversee design calculations and reports in line with BS, EN and Eurocode standards.
• Act as technical lead on key projects and guide junior engineers and CAD teams.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and project managers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Promote BIM and digital construction tools; support R&D in pipeline integrity and temporary works.
• Ensure designs meet CDM 2015 regulations and SHEQ standards; prepare as-built records.

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered or actively working towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, IMechE)

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our design delivery team in the Warrington area. You will lead the production and review of complex pipeline designs, validate calculations and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and promote innovative digital tools such as BIM while ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and safety standards across projects.