Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Freelance Principal Civil / Structural Design Engineer

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Location: Watford - Hybrid & Remote Working
Rate: £40-£50 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Freelance | Long-Term Opportunity

I'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced Principal Civil / Structural Design Engineer into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis.

The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including water, heavy industrial, power and wider design-and-build infrastructure . You'll work closely with construction teams, clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to deliver practical, technically robust engineering solutions.

This is a long-term freelance opportunity offering significant flexibility around location and remote working.
The role will be based from Watford , although significant flexibility is available around remote working. Some initial time in the office will be required for induction and to get up to speed with the team and projects, before moving towards predominantly remote working.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering civil and/or structural design work across a varied portfolio of multidisciplinary projects within the water, power, heavy industrial and design-and-build sectors .

The role will involve:
Producing outline and detailed civil/structural designs
Preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical deliverables
Taking initial concepts or outline requirements and developing them into detailed engineering solutions
Working on projects across the water, power, heavy industrial and infrastructure sectors
Working closely with multidisciplinary design and construction teams
Coordinating civil and structural requirements with other engineering disciplines
Providing technical input and design solutions throughout the project lifecycle
Reviewing designs and ensuring they meet relevant standards and project requirements
Working closely with project teams, contractors, clients and the wider supply chain
Supporting the technical delivery of projects to agreed programmes
Providing technical guidance and input to other members of the design team
Attending occasional site visits where required

The team works across a range of disciplines, including civil, structural, drainage and geotechnical engineering , providing the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects.

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of design packages and working with a high degree of autonomy.

You'll ideally have:
Strong experience in civil and/or structural design
Experience producing engineering calculations and detailed design deliverables
Experience taking an outline brief through to a developed and detailed design
Good working knowledge of relevant Eurocodes and UK industry standards
Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering or construction projects
Strong understanding of practical design and constructability
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors, clients and other disciplines
A relevant Civil/Structural Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Chartered status would be advantageous, but the key requirement is strong hands-on design experience and the ability to deliver technically robust solutions.

What's On Offer?

£40-£50 per hour Umbrella
Long-term freelance opportunity
Flexible hybrid/remote working
Initial office-based induction in Watford
Predominantly remote working once established
Potential for the role to become almost entirely remote
Exposure to projects across water, power, heavy industrial and design-and-build sectors
Varied civil and structural engineering projects
Work across multiple engineering disciplines
Opportunity to work with an established in-house engineering team
Occasional site visits where required

If you're an experienced Principal Civil or Structural Engineer looking for a long-term freelance opportunity working across major water, power and heavy industrial projects , I'd be keen to speak with you.

For more information, or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Will Herman on
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