Civil​/Structural Senior Design Engineer

We are looking for a Senior (or Advanced) Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Plug & Play team. This role focuses on delivering standardised, repeatable structural solutions for large infrastructure projects.

You’ll ensure appropriate civil and structural advice is provided to the project team so that standard solutions are implemented correctly on site.

• Lead and develop civil/structural designs, focusing on foundations (shallow and deep) and reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Deliver solutions from concept through to detailed design.
• Undertake structural calculations, checks, and design assurance.
• Use CAD, digital tools, structural analysis, and design software.

• Review and challenge designs from external consultants.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and project specifications.
• Provide pragmatic, problem‑solving input for complex engineering challenges.
• Design for optimisation within the limits of standards.
• Improve designs based on lessons learned, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Support development of design manuals and technical standards.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure designs are buildable, safe, and suited to site conditions.
• Support installation, commissioning, and product implementation.
• Identify and manage structural and construction risks.
• Apply Health & Safety (CDM) and durability/performance considerations.

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with foundations and ground‑bearing systems.
• Experience with reinforced concrete slabs and structural elements for infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes and UK design standards.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design tools.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating consultant designs.
• Proven ability to solve problems and drive practical solutions.

• Ideally Senior Engineer, but strong Advanced Engineers will also be considered.

• Analytical and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Innovative and open to new ways of working.
• Collaborative with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, hands‑on, and delivery‑focused.
• Experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to standardised or modular design approaches.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and designer duties.
• Chartered or working towards ICE / IStruct
  
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• Experience supporting cost optimisation or value engineering.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 of base salary per annum based on company performance).
• Leading pension scheme – double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
• Sharesave – opportunity to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Two volunteering days per year.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re a structural engineer who thrives on solving problems, improving designs, and delivering practical solutions, we’d love to hear from you.