Civil/Structural Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Surbiton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Design Eurocodes Design Standards Structural Analysis Project Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

As a Civil/ Structural Engineer, you will be part of team for the delivery of structural engineering design within the Power & Energy / Railway Electrification teams. You will be responsible for the design, technical oversight and design assurance of multidisciplinary projects across substations, renewable energy infrastructure, and associated civil and structural assets.

Role and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

  • Undertake civil / structural design for projects within the power, energy, and rail sectors (including substation buildings, transformer foundations, gantries, equipment plinths, and cable management systems); coordinate with civil design team for highways and drainage packages.
  • Comply with relevant design standards (Eurocodes, BS EN, National Grid or DNO specifications, Network Rail and London Underground standards).
  • Undertake and manage calculations, drawings, specifications, and design deliverables prepared by the team.
  • Conduct design reviews, independent checks, and assurance activities to maintain quality and safety standards.
  • Ensure Health & Safety and CDM requirements are considered at all stages of the design process so that designs produced minimise risk during construction.

Project & Team Management

  • Be a key member of the structural design teams through all project stages — from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering and construction support.
  • Work collaboratively with civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

Client & Business Engagement

  • Act as the structural engineering contact for clients within the Power & Energy / Rail sectors.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in design.

Qualifications & Experiance

  • Minimum of 2+ years’ relevant experience in a design consultancy.
  • Working towards chartership with the ICE or IStructE.
  • Degree (BEng/MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of UK design codes, standards, and industry specifications.
  • Good knowledge in structural analysis and design software (e.g., Tekla TEDDS, Robot, or similar).

Personal Attributes

  • Technically excellent, with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and guide project teams.
  • Committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and value-driven designs.
  • Having a current clean UK driving license for travel throughout the UK to visit sites and carry out inspections from time to time is desirable.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a growing consultancy with a strong reputation in infrastructure and energy.
  • Lead challenging and meaningful projects in the UK’s transition to clean energy.
  • Competitive salary and benefits, including professional development support.
  • A collaborative environment with flexibility, trust, and clear progression opportunities.
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