Structural Engineer in Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hybrid option

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is recruiting a Civil / Structural Design Engineer to join a specialist contractor delivering complex infrastructure across the UK. Flexible working is offered with remote/hybrid options, and salaries range from £40,000 to £100,000 depending on expertise and qualifications.

The role covers tunnelling, heavy civil engineering, shaft construction and underground infrastructure, with opportunities across multiple seniority levels.

Qualifications

• Background in civil or structural design for infrastructure projects.
• Experience with tunnelling or heavy civil works is advantageous.
• Ability to perform technical calculations and design reviews.
• Experience working with project teams and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review civil/structural designs for major infrastructure projects.
• Support design across tunnelling, shafts, microtunnelling and heavy civils.
• Perform technical calculations, design assessments and engineering reviews.
• Develop practical, cost-effective, buildable engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, clients and consultants.
• Support design coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• At senior levels, oversee design delivery and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Civil design

Structural design

Tunnelling

Heavy civils

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered status desirable

Job description

Civil / Structural Design Engineer – Tunnelling & Heavy Civils

Salary: £40,000 – £100,000 DOE + Bonus

Location: UK Wide – Fully Remote / Hybrid Working

Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

J3A Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Civil / Structural Design Engineer to join an established specialist civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued business growth, our client is looking to strengthen its engineering and design capabilities across several levels of seniority.

This opportunity is open to Intermediate, Experienced and Associate-level engineers, with salaries ranging from £40,000 to £100,000 depending on technical expertise, experience and professional qualifications.

The business specialises in technically challenging civil engineering projects, including tunnelling, shaft construction, microtunnelling, directional drilling and underground infrastructure.

One of the biggest attractions is the flexibility on offer. The position can be largely remote, with only occasional attendance required at site or office locations.

Salary & Experience Levels

• Intermediate Engineer: £40,000 – £60,000
• Experienced / Senior Engineer: £50,000 – £80,000
• Associate Engineer: £80,000 – £100,000

Key Responsibilities

• Producing and reviewing civil and structural engineering designs for major infrastructure projects.
• Supporting engineering design across tunnelling, shafts, microtunnelling and heavy civil engineering schemes.
• Undertaking technical calculations, design assessments and engineering reviews.
• Developing practical, cost-effective and buildable engineering solutions.
• Working closely with project managers, construction teams, clients and external consultants.
• Supporting design coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
• Providing technical guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• At senior levels, overseeing design delivery, supporting junior engineers and providing technical leadership.

Experience & Requirements

The ideal Civil / Structural Design Engineer will have a background in civil or structural engineering design, preferably within specialist infrastructure or heavy civil engineering environments.

Experience in any of the following areas would be particularly advantageous:

• Tunnelling and underground infrastructure
• Shaft construction and design
• Microtunnelling and pipe jacking
• Horizontal directional drilling (HDD)
• Trenchless engineering
• Heavy civil engineering and structural design
• Ground engineering and major infrastructure projects

Candidates from broader heavy civil engineering backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, even without direct tunnelling experience.

A relevant Civil or Structural Engineering qualification is desirable, while chartered status or progress towards chartership would be particularly beneficial f