Job Title: Civil & Structural Design Engineer

Salary: £45-50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Type: Contract, Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Design Engineer to support live projects within the Grid Access Substations and HVDC Converter Stations sector. This is a technically demanding role requiring close coordination across civil, structural and M&E disciplines. You will contribute to the development, review and governance of technical solutions, ensuring work packages are delivered on time and to budget.

About the Client:
Our client is a leading engineering organisation delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce and review civil and structural design solutions for substations and HVDC infrastructure projects
Provide technical input and governance across live project deliverables
Coordinate closely with multidisciplinary design teams
Plan and manage design work packages to programme and budget
Review calculations and design outputs from third parties, ensuring technical accuracy and economic efficiency
Interpret and assess pre-construction information, including geotechnical reports and drainage assessments
Support planning consent processes and manage external design consultants
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health & safety legislation
Occasional site visits to resolve construction-level issuesWhat Our Client is Looking For:

Strong experience in a civil/structural design consultancy environment
Proven background in both civil and structural design, ideally within power transmission or comparable sectors (energy from waste, petrochemical, water)
Working knowledge of M&E design coordination principles
Experience with earthworks design and Specification for Highway Works
Proficient in structural analysis software (e.g. Masterseries, Tedds, STAAD.Pro)
Sound understanding of British and European design codes and Building Regulations
Ability to review and interrogate technical calculations (manual and software-generated)
Familiarity with drainage impact assessments and geotechnical investigations
Strong understanding of design programme scheduling and cross-discipline dependencies
Confident managing third-party design scope and timelines
Effective client-facing communication skills
Degree qualified in Design, Engineering or Construction
Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable equivalent experienceWhat Our Client Offers:

Exposure to high-profile UK infrastructure projects
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
Technical development and hands-on project delivery experience
Hybrid working flexibilityEligibility:

UK-based or eligible to work in the UK
Available to start ASAP

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status