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Senior Structural Engineer

Carrington West
· posted 6 August 2026
Salary
£35 – £45 an hour
Job type
full time
Category
Engineering
Our client is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Ideally Chartered) to provide interim support to the increasing workload within our clients London Civils & Structures team. This is a long-term contract position that has the opportunity to be outside IR35, subject to an IR35 assessment. This is an opportunity to step into a live, multidisciplinary project environment and make an immediate impact on project delivery. You will take ownership of defined structural design packages, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver highquality engineering solutions that meet agreed cost, programme, and safety requirements.   The Role   Reporting to an Associate or Principal Engineer, you will lead small to medium C&S design packages or contribute as a key team member on larger, complex projects. While there are no line management responsibilities, you will support and guide others through technical delivery and collaboration. What You'll Be Doing   ·Deliver defined structural design packages and project deliverables to agreed programme and quality expectations ·Support and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to enable efficient delivery ·Apply current civil and structural design codes and standards across your work ·Complete selfchecks and independent reviews to maintain confidence in technical accuracy (all work subject to review) ·Discharge Senior Engineer responsibilities under CDM and health & safety regulations ·Recognise commercial and programme considerations, identifying risks or issues and escalating where appropriate ·Support programme development and provide progress and performance updates to Associate or Principal Engineers ·Promote our clients Safe Together behaviours and a culture of quality, innovation and sustainability You will be aligned to one sector assignment at a time, based on your experience and background. About the Work   You may support projects across sectors including aviation, power, defence, life sciences and the public sector. Project allocation will be matched to your experience, for example: ·Your experience in refurbishment, steelwork or secondary steelwork, may align well with our aviation projects ·Your Foundation design experience may align well with our power or heavy infrastructure projects We welcome a diverse background of experience. What We're Looking For Qualifications & Eligibility ·Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or CEng MIStructE) ·CSCS card ·Eligible to obtain BPSS clearance at minimum (SC desirable but not essential) ·Right to work in the UK Technical Experience ·Strong, current knowledge of structural design codes and standards ·Proven experience delivering building and infrastructurerelated design, including: oBuilding structures oFoundation design oEarthworks and site investigations oRoad and bridge works oCoordination of services ·Experience working in integrated, multidiscipline design teams ·Familiarity with technical assurance and quality processes FOOTNOTE:   If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.   Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.   By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

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