Job Description

Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer with STE02 competency looking for your next contract opportunity?

Location: Surrey Quays, London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Sector: Rail Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Type: Contract

Duration: Ongoing

Start Date: ASAP (within 2-3 weeks)

Rate: £450 outside IR35

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Manager to join a major rail infrastructure programme supporting the maintenance, inspection, assurance and renewal of key rail assets across a high-profile London network.

This is a senior engineering leadership role, responsible for providing technical oversight and assurance across structural engineering activities. You will ensure engineering compliance, manage technical governance, and lead engineering teams delivering inspections, assessments and structural assurance across a live railway environment.

Key Responsibilities

·Lead all structural engineering activities across the programme.

·Act as the technical authority for structural engineering, providing guidance and assurance to project teams.

·Manage engineers undertaking structural inspections, assessments and asset verification activities.

·Review and approve structural engineering reports, calculations and technical documentation.

·Ensure engineering outputs comply with Network Rail standards, client requirements and relevant legislation.

·Lead engineering assurance, governance and technical approval processes.

·Provide leadership, mentoring and line management to engineering teams.

·Work closely with clients, project managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.

·Support engineering risk management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

·Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.

·Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

·STE02 competency (essential).

·Significant experience delivering structural engineering within the UK rail industry.

·Strong understanding of engineering assurance, governance and technical compliance.

·Experience managing engineering teams and providing technical leadership.

·Proven ability to review and approve structural engineering outputs.

·Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

·Experience working on Transport for London or Network Rail infrastructure.

·Knowledge of bridges, retaining structures, stations and other rail structures.

·Previous experience in a senior engineering management or technical authority role.

·Familiarity with structural asset management and inspection regimes.

Why Apply?

·Join a major long-term rail infrastructure programme.

·Play a key leadership role influencing engineering quality and assurance.

·Work on a high-profile portfolio of structural assets across London's rail network.

·Hybrid working arrangement with long-term contract potential.

If you're a Chartered Structural Engineer with STE02 competency seeking your next challenge within a major rail infrastructure programme, we'd love to hear from you