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Structural Engineer (Steel Structures)
Posted 3 days ago by JN TECHNICAL LTD
JN Technical are recruiting an experienced Structural Engineer on behalf of a leading steel fabricator.Be one of the fir...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Design Engineer (Structural Steel Connections)
Posted 3 days ago by JN TECHNICAL LTD
About The OpportunityJN Technical is recruiting on behalf of a well-established structural steel fabricator operating ac...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Chartered Structural Engineer (Team Lead)
Posted 3 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleLead and manage the Structural Engineering teamReview and approve structural designs, calculations and reportsAc...
- Rate £76,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Walton-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Senior Civil Structural Architectural (CSA) Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Airswift
This opportunity offers senior-level technical leadership across complex industrial and infrastructure projects, with re...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Elkview, West Virginia, United States
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Highway Structures Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Five Point Recruitment
Job descriptionStructures Engineer – Highway StructuresLocation: ManchesterPay Rate:£50.00 per hourContract: Temporary C...
- Rate £50 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 2LA
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Posted 5 days ago by Airswift
Elevate Your Career in Lead Subsea Structural EngineerJoin a leading engineering firm in the subsea industry as a Lead S...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Brentford,, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About Our Structural Engineer Contract Roles
What does a structural engineer contractor do?
The Structural Engineer contractor role centres on the ability to design, analyse, and oversee the construction of load-bearing structures in buildings, bridges, infrastructure, and specialist engineering assets, ensuring that the structural systems within and around constructed assets can safely resist the forces they will experience throughout their design life. The work spans concept design, detailed structural analysis, specification of structural materials and components, preparation of structural drawings and calculations for planning and building regulation submissions, site supervision of structural works, and inspection of existing structures. Structural Engineer contractors are engaged on construction and infrastructure projects of all scales, from residential and commercial buildings through to major infrastructure including bridges, tunnels, and marine structures.
What sets strong Structural Engineer contractors apart is depend on the specialism and the nature of the structures being designed. Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, ROBOT, or RAM Structural System for building structures, or LUSAS and MIDAS for bridge and infrastructure work, is expected for design-focused roles. Knowledge of the Eurocodes, including EN 1990, EN 1991, EN 1992 (concrete), EN 1993 (steel), and EN 1994 (composite), is the standard design code framework expected across most UK structural engineering roles. For specialist roles in offshore, nuclear, or seismic structural engineering, knowledge of the specific standards and loading conditions applicable to those environments is additionally required. The ability to produce clear and accurate structural calculations and drawings that meet UK building regulation and planning requirements, and to coordinate structural design with other engineering disciplines, is expected as a professional standard. Chartered status with IStructE or ICE is well regarded and widely expected for senior structural engineering contractor roles.
What is the market like for structural engineer contractors?
The Structural Engineer contract market is a consistently active market across the building and infrastructure sectors, sustained by the volume of construction activity and the persistent shortage of chartered structural engineers relative to the pipeline of work. The residential, commercial, and infrastructure development markets all generate ongoing structural engineering contract demand. The growing demand for retrofit and refurbishment of existing building stock, driven by energy efficiency legislation and the decarbonisation agenda, is creating new contract demand for structural engineers with experience in assessing and upgrading existing structures. Offshore wind foundation design is a growing niche within the structural engineering contracting market, requiring engineers with marine structural and geotechnical knowledge. Rate levels mirror the chartered qualification requirements and the structural safety responsibility of the role.
How much do structural engineer contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for structural engineer roles typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many structural engineer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 structural engineer contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to July 2026.