Civil Structural Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by First Recruitment Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: A leading UK infrastructure-engineering firm is seeking a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer for its Aberdeen team, focusing on high-impact brownfield modification projects in the petrochemical sector. The role involves leading a team of engineers and designers, ensuring quality and compliance in deliverables, and maintaining communication with clients and stakeholders. The position requires a strong technical background and leadership skills, along with a commitment to safety and risk management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary representative to both the client and senior internal stakeholders for civil and structural engineering services
- Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and designers across brownfield modification projects
- Maintain high technical standards and ensure quality across all civil and structural deliverables
- Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget compliance
- Present design concepts and progress to internal and external stakeholders
- Deliver value engineering solutions that balance cost, safety, and functionality
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
- Apply safety-by-design principles and support risk assessments
- Occasionally travel to other UK offices or client sites as needed
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or IStructE
- Extensive experience in civil/structural engineering within the petrochemical sector
- Strong understanding of industry standards and specifications within the energy sector
- Proficiency in the design of foundations, pipe supports and pipe racks/tracks, rotating equipment supports, drainage systems, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and temporary works
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Safety-first approach with the ability to assess and mitigate engineering risks
- UK driving license – essential
- Desirable: Offshore project experience, knowledge of temporary works coordination and design
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Aberdeen
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Civil Structural Engineer
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland (Hybrid: 3 days office-based per week)
Sector: Energy | Petrochemical | Infrastructure
About the Role
A leading UK infrastructure-engineering firm is seeking a Lead Civil & Structural Engineer to join its Aberdeen-based team. This role supports high-impact brownfield modification projects within the petrochemical sector , offering the opportunity to lead a skilled team of engineers and designers on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary representative to both the client and senior internal stakeholders for civil and structural engineering services
- Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and designers across brownfield modification projects
- Maintain high technical standards and ensure quality across all civil and structural deliverables
- Prepare and review design calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget compliance
- Present design concepts and progress to internal and external stakeholders
- Deliver value engineering solutions that balance cost, safety, and functionality
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development
- Apply safety-by-design principles and support risk assessments
- Occasionally travel to other UK offices or client sites as needed
About You
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with ICE or IStructE
- Extensive experience in civil/structural engineering within the petrochemical sector
- Strong understanding of industry standards and specifications within the energy sector
- Proficiency in the design of:
- Foundations
- Pipe supports and pipe racks/tracks
- Rotating equipment supports
- Drainage systems
- Structural steel, reinforced concrete, and temporary works
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Safety-first approach with the ability to assess and mitigate engineering risks
- UK driving license – essential
Desirable:
- Offshore project experience
- Knowledge of temporary works coordination and design