Senior Civil Engineer (Structures)

Senior Civil Engineer (Structures)

Posted 1 week ago by Brownlee Cale

£450 Per day
Undetermined
Onsite
M1, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Summary: The Senior Civil Engineer (Structures) role involves leading the design and analysis of civil and structural systems for a Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor on a 6-month contract. The position is office-based with some travel for site or client visits, requiring a strong background in civil or structural engineering. The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with UK standards and client specifications. Experience in sectors such as Oil and Gas or Nuclear is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to the design and analysis of civil and structural systems
  • Prepare and review calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and design reports
  • Perform structural assessments and integrity checks on existing assets, including load analysis and seismic design where required
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and piping engineers
  • Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, and construction phases
  • Ensure designs comply with UK standards, industry codes, and client specifications
  • Contribute to safety case documentation and design justifications in regulated environments
  • Attend site, client and inspection visits as required
  • Mentor junior engineers and support project management in planning and resource allocation

Key Skills:

  • Between 5-10 years of experience in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • BEng or equivalent in Civil / Structural Engineering
  • Previous experience in sectors such as Oil and Gas or Nuclear
  • Previous experience with design software

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Brownlee Cale are working with a Tier One Civil Engineering Contractor to source a Senior Civil Engineer (Structures) for a 6 month contract. This role will be an office-based position with some travel necessary for site or client visits.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and contribute to the design and analysis of civil and structural systems
  • Prepare and review calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and design reports.
  • Perform structural assessments and integrity checks on existing assets, including load analysis and seismic design where required.
  • Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, and piping engineers.
  • Provide technical support during procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.
  • Ensure designs comply with UK standards, industry codes, and client specifications
  • Contribute to safety case documentation and design justifications in regulated environments.
  • Attend site, client and inspection visits as required
  • Mentor junior engineers and support project management in planning and resource allocation.

Requirements:

  • Between 5-10 years of experience in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • BEng or equivalent in Civil / Structural Engineering
  • Previous experience in sectors such as Oil and Gas or Nuclear
  • Previous experience with design software

If this position is of interest to you, feel free to reach out to Amy at Brownlee Cale using the details below.