Civil Structural Engineer

Sector: Energy Transition / Low Carbon Infrastructure

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Manchester, London, Newcastle & Glasgow offices

Contract Type: 6-month rolling contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Rate: Up to £65.00 per hour (Umbrella)

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to join a leading Energy Transition team, supporting the design and delivery of innovative, low-carbon infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to work on next-generation and first-of-a-kind energy technologies, contributing to projects that span the full asset lifecycle—from concept development through to detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operation.

You will play a key role in delivering practical, efficient and cost-effective structural engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop civil and structural engineering solutions across feasibility, concept, FEED, value engineering, and detailed design stages
• Produce key engineering deliverables including:
• Structural 3D models
• Design calculations and technical reports
• General arrangement (GA) drawings
• Pipe support designs
• Foundation designs and RC detailing
• Support development of integrated 3D plant models and layouts
• Work closely with equipment vendors to develop and refine package designs
• Participate in technical evaluations and design reviews
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and multidisciplinary tender submissions
• Provide support across project lifecycle stages, including potential site involvement during construction and commissioning

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution
• Strong experience in civil and structural detailed design within energy or industrial sectors
• Solid understanding of national and international design codes and standards
• Strong knowledge of the engineering design process, including scope development and calculation production
• Proficiency in structural and CAD design tools, including:
• Autodesk Revit
• AutoCAD
• Tekla
• Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis (or STAAD Pro)
• Civil 3D (desirable)
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and contributing to integrated design models
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging clients, contractors, and vendors

Project Scope

Projects will support the Energy Transition and low-carbon infrastructure sector, including:

• First-of-a-kind energy technologies
• Low-carbon and zero-carbon energy systems
• Industrial and process plant infrastructure
• Multi-disciplinary energy developments across UK and international markets

You will be working alongside developers, utilities, government bodies, EPC contractors, OEMs, and financial stakeholders. xwzovoh

Additional Information

• Remote working with occasional UK office attendance
• Exposure to high-profile energy transition projects
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Opportunity to work across full project lifecycle stages

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil & Structural Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge energy transition projects, delivering safe, innovative and sustainable infrastructure that will shape the future of low-carbon energy systems.