Senior Structural Engineer (Major Projects)

Vp Rail; Morley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Learning & Development

Job summary

Groundforce, part of Vp plc, requires a Senior Engineer to lead structural and geotechnical design across challenging Cat2/3 schemes. You will mentor junior engineers, manage design delivery, and ensure outputs meet current industry standards.

You will apply best practices, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering delivery while upholding CDM and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil and/or structural engineering (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc).
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality design solutions for complex (Cat3) and moderately complex (Cat2) schemes.
• Manage day-to-day engineering workload and support coordination across project teams.
• Design bespoke structural and geotechnical products or components.
• Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry best practices.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Graduate and Design Engineers.
• Produce clear and accurate technical documentation and records.
• Take a proactive role in project planning, progress tracking, and resource management.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Team leadership

CDM knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Education

Civil/Structural engineering degree (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer with proven experience in structural and geotechnical design to lead complex engineering projects across a range of sectors. This is a hands‑on technical and leadership role involving the management of design delivery, mentoring of junior engineers, and ensuring outputs meet relevant industry standards.

You’ll work across challenging schemes—often Category 2 and 3 in complexity—while applying best practice, current legislation, and advanced engineering tools. The role involves designing bespoke solutions, overseeing design compliance, and contributing to the development of continuous improvements in engineering delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality design solutions for complex (Cat3) and moderately complex (Cat2) engineering schemes.
• Manage day-to-day engineering workload and support coordination across project teams.
• Design bespoke structural and geotechnical products or components.
• Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry best practices.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Graduate and Design Engineers.
• Working closely with the other technical teams to assist with the workload as required.
• Apply and maintain safe working practices in line with CDM and health and safety requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate technical documentation and records.
• Take a proactive role in project planning, progress tracking, and resource management.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and improvements to design processes.
• Engage in specific project work as needed, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in civil and/or structural engineering or equivalent (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc).
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and health and safety in engineering environments.
• Proven ability to design and check structural and geotechnical schemes to a high standard.
• Confident managing workload independently and supervising others effectively.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable working without supervision and taking initiative on technical matters.
• Ability to share knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
• Commercial awareness, including appreciation of cost, buildability, and programme constraints.
• Experienced user of Autodesk AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.); good knowledge of Revit is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development – commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts – a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline – free joining

A Little About Us

Groundforce is the market-leading rental provider of excavation support systems and specialist products for various industries. With a remarkable 60-year heritage, we pride ourselves on our divisions, including Groundforce Shorco, Piletec, Stopper Specialists, Groundforce Bridge, and Groundforce Training Services.

We continually invest in acquiring associated businesses to enhance our product portfolio and offer reliable and high-quality equipment for our customers. Our goal is to be the convenient one-stop shop for "total solutions" in the construction and civil engineering industry.

Excellence is our priority. We hold ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and safety.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.