Structural Senior Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Galliford Try seeks a Senior Structural Design Engineer for their Warrington office. This role offers the chance to work on major infrastructure projects, providing technical direction and mentoring junior engineers in the water sector. The position promotes career growth, flexible working, and includes generous benefits such as holiday entitlement and private medical options.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase options

Corporate discounts, cycle schemes, pension, share schemes

Private medical options and employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in structural design for water/wastewater sector.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAADPro, Strand, TEKLA, TEDDS or similar).
• Strong communication, mentoring, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural designs in water/wastewater projects.
• Review schemes, produce reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Mentor junior engineers and support design and construction teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Structural Design

Mentoring

Tools

STAADPro

Strand

TEKLA

TEDDS

Job description

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Structural Senior Design Engineer, Warrington

Client: Galliford Try

Location: Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 61aa108abac2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly and will contact PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Structural Design Engineer - Environment (Water)

Locations: Solihull / Grangemouth (Scotland) / Nottingham (Annesley / Warrington / Bristol), other locations may be considered.

What you will be doing:

You will be an important member of the Engineering Design Team, working with Principal Engineers, Design Teams, and Managers to deliver high-quality designs in compliance with GT processes, BMS, and H&S regulations. This technical role requires expertise in water and wastewater industry design, with potential line management responsibilities.

You will provide technical direction, contribute to engineering governance, support procurement, and site activities, and mentor early-career engineers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver structural designs in water/wastewater projects.
• Review schemes, produce reports, calculations, and drawings.
• Design reinforced concrete and steel structures for water and infrastructure projects.
• Modify existing structural assets.
• Mentor junior engineers and support design and construction teams.
• Support planning, cost estimation, and project scheduling.
• Conduct site visits and structural assessments.

Specific Requirements:

• Extensive experience in structural design for water/wastewater sector.
• Knowledge of British Standards, Eurocodes, BS EN standards.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (STAADPro, Strand, TEKLA, TEDDS or similar).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with structural assessments and reports.

Other Requirements:

• Proven track record in water sector structures projects.
• Knowledge of structural design for water retaining structures.
• Experience across project stages from design to construction.
• Ability to liaise with clients and manage technical discussions.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and health & safety regulations.

What We Can Offer:

Opportunity to work on major UK projects with stability and career growth. We promote wellbeing, training, and flexible working practices.

Our Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase options.
• Corporate discounts, cycle schemes, pension, share schemes.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programs.

About Us:

We aim to improve communities through infrastructure, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and delivering excellence with integrity and collaboration.

For more info or to apply, contact the Resourcing Partner. We support flexible working and encourage diverse applications, including those with disabilities, offering adjustments for interviews.