Structural Engineer

Dragados UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dragados UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced structural engineer specializing in steelwork design, detailing, fabrication and installation to support the WP2800 package. You will review calculations, coordinate designers and fabricators, and oversee fabrication and erection through to handover, ensuring safe, buildable and compliant solutions.

You will engage with site teams, maintain safety and quality controls, and contribute to design optimisation, value engineering and project

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Eng with substantial steelwork design experience.
• Chartered or Incorporated (CEng/IEng) membership preferred; professional body involvement encouraged.
• CSCS Card required or beneficial; experience with major infra projects is expected.

Responsibilities

• Review structural calculations, drawings and fabrication details for compliance with standards and HS2 requirements.
• Coordinate steelwork designers, fabricators, erection subcontractors and site teams; resolve RFIs and design clashes.
• Provide oversight of fabrication, welding, bolting, tolerances and NDT; ensure safety and quality records.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organization

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Eng

Chartered or Incorporated (CEng/IEng)

CSCS Card

Tools

Tekla

IDEA StatiCa

BIM coordination

Temporary works procedures

Job description

We are seeking an experienced structural engineer with specialist expertise in steelwork design, detailing, fabrication and installation to support the Responsible Engineer (Structures) in delivering steelwork package WP2800 by William Hare Ltd and the subsequent MEP & fit-out steelwork packages. Working within the Principal Contractor Mace Dragados JV’s engineering team, the role will provide technical review, coordination and assurance of the WP2800 and the subsequent MEP & fit-out steelwork packages from design through manufacture, erection and handover, ensuring safe, buildable and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review structural calculations, drawings, connection designs and fabrication details for compliance with approved design criteria, applicable standards and HS2 project requirements.
• Coordinate permanent works designers, steelwork detailers, fabricators, erection subcontractors and site teams; resolve RFIs, technical queries, design clashes and construction interfaces.
• Provide technical oversight of fabrication, including materials and traceability, welding procedures and qualifications, bolting, tolerances, inspection and non‑destructive testing.
• Review fabrication and installation methodologies, erection sequencing, construction‑stage stability and interfaces with temporary works and lifting specialists.
• Investigate and resolve non‑conformances (NCRs), fabrication defects and site deviations; manage technical changes and ensure appropriate design approvals and records.
• Support factory surveillance, site inspections, Inspection and Test Plans, engineering assurance, as‑built documentation and handover.
• Provide technical input to steelwork procurement, subcontractor assessments, programme risks and practical design/value‑engineering improvements.
• Proficiency in mathematics for determining building material quantities and costs and operating site within budget
• Leadership skills for motivating workers and maintaining positive and safe work environments
• Organisational skills for ensuring multiple projects are completed on time and on budget
• Great attention to detail for effective safety and construction work checks

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Have excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) in English, both written and verbal.
• A good working knowledge of the:
  • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974,
  • Construction Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1996
  • Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015
  • Management of health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and
  • other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Eurocode 3 (BS EN 1993), relevant UK National Annexes, BS EN 1090-2, structural steel materials, welding and inspection standards.
• Familiarity with Tekla and IDEA StatiCa, BIM coordination and BS5975 temporary works procedures.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience:

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent relevant qualification), with substantial experience in structural steelwork design and fabrication.
• Proven experience reviewing structural analysis, connection details and fabrication drawings, together with practical understanding of workshop manufacture and site erection.
• Experience working with specialist steelwork subcontractors and multidisciplinary design / construction teams on complex infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Preferably Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) member of UK Engineering Council with membership of an appropriate professional body, typically ICE or IStructE.
• Hold a CSCS Card.
• Previous experience working for major infrastructure clients typically HS2, Crossrail and TfL.
• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long‑term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct ( https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html ) that apply to all Dragados employees.