Structural Design Engineer; Leading Contractor

This is a design role with a leading contractor, commencing on a major project. You will become an integral member of the design team overseeing work on HS2’s Old Oak Common station. This vital interchange connects the new line with London and its rail networks, and at around £2billion , is one of the largest rail interchanges to be built in the UK, and the largest subsurface station.

Our client anticipates at least five years’ work on the project, at which point you will transfer to their growing London office which has a pipeline of major projects.

A long established contractor known for their ability to deliver complex heavy civil engineering and building projects. They work on high profile schemes in the nuclear, rail, airport, highways, commercial & residential high rise sectors. The company employs over seven hundred staff who work on projects nationally, a significant proportion of their activity is in Central and Greater London. The technically challenging nature of their projects means they have team of structural engineers and technician focused on front end design and optimisation.

Reporting to the technical director you will work alongside a team of engineers and technicians and will liaise with site managers, external consultants and contractors. The position will initially focus on the structural elements for head houses, vent shafts, ancillary buildings and other critical structures designed using RC and steel. There will be some limited additional structural input on façades.

A structural engineer with a design background, ideally gained within design consultancy. You should have broad experience, this must include the design of steel and reinforced concrete building or industrial structures. Your design experience should be complemented with an appreciation for buildability issues. You should be a degree qualified civil or structural engineer, with at least three years’ experience. Good communication skills are vital.