Job Description

Senior Structural Design Engineer - Job Description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid: remote + occasional office/site visits)

Type: Contract (6 months initial)

Rate: £400-£500/day (Outside IR35)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Design Engineer to support a Tier 1 Design & Build contractor within the water industry. The role involves delivering structural design solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver structural design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Produce and review design calculations, drawings, and specifications

Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements

Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and process teams

Support design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering

Engage with site teams and stakeholders to ensure buildable and efficient solutions

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers

Requirements

Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering

Proven experience in structural design within the water sector

Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete and structural analysis

Familiar with UK design standards (Eurocodes, BS)

Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or major infrastructure projects

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Additional Information

Outside IR35 contract

Flexible hybrid working model

Occasional travel to offices and project sites required