Structural Engineer Contract Jobs in Liverpool
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Senior Dev Ops Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Morson Edge
The Senior DevOps Engineer will lead the design, build, and deployment of cloud-based environments while promoting DevOp...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 5 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
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CyberArk Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The CyberArk Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and supporting CyberArk Privileged Access Management soluti...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
TrueSight Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The TrueSight Engineer role involves working on a contract basis with a global managed service provider to support a Tel...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Data Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Indotronix Avani UK Ltd
The Data Engineer role involves designing and developing scalable data pipelines and platforms to support the Client's r...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Network Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Damia Group Ltd
The Network Engineer role is a contract position outside IR35, focused on assisting with the migration of data centers f...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Senior Software & Cloud Engineer – Python, Node, AWS, Ansible, CI/CD
Posted 2 weeks ago by S Merrick LTD
The Senior Software & Cloud Engineer role involves hands-on engineering with a focus on backend development, AWS cloud o...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Solaris/Unix Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Henderson Scott
The Solaris/Unix Engineer role involves supporting and maintaining a business-critical Solaris estate within a complex e...
- Rate £400 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
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About Our Structural Engineer Contract Roles in Liverpool
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.
What is the contracting market like in Liverpool?
Healthcare and public services form the backbone of Liverpool's contracting activity, with NHS trusts and local government bodies generating roles in programme delivery, clinical informatics, and IT operations. The Knowledge Quarter and waterfront regeneration have attracted technology, digital, and creative employers that are gradually expanding the types of opportunities available. Financial and professional services firms with Liverpool offices contribute across finance, compliance, and organisational change. The city sits close enough to Manchester that many contractors work across both depending on where engagements arise, effectively doubling the accessible market for those willing to travel. Liverpool's own volumes are smaller, but competition for roles is correspondingly lighter, and contractors with healthcare or public services experience find particularly strong alignment.
How much do structural engineer contractors usually earn in Liverpool?
Contract rates for structural engineer roles in Liverpool typically range from £315 to £585 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many structural engineer vacancies in Liverpool are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 structural engineer contract roles across the site, with Liverpool contributing to the total. Data reviewed up to June 2026.