Chartered Structural Design Engineer (Contract - Outside IR35)

Location: Aberdeen

Engagement: Limited Company Contractor

Duration: Minimum 12 months

Sector: Oil & Gas Refining, Chemical Manufacturing & Pipeline Assets

Overview

Burnside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chartered Structural Design Engineer to support a long-term programme of modifications and upgrades across major onshore refinery, chemical manufacturing, and pipeline infrastructure. This is a 12‑month+ contract, operating outside IR35, and ideally suited to a limited company contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and assessment activities for brownfield heavy civils projects within complex process plant environments.

• Deliver structural calculations, reports, design packages, and technical documentation to UK regulatory and industry standards.

• Provide technical oversight on modifications, upgrades, and integrity improvements • Interface with multidiscipline engineering teams, site personnel, and project stakeholders.

• Support design reviews, hazard studies, and constructability assessments.

Essential Requirements

Chartered Structural Engineer (CEng) - mandatory.

• 10+ years' experience in UK-based brownfield heavy civils projects.

• Strong background in sectors such as Refining, Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or similar process industries.

• Proven capability in structural design for process plant buildings, pipe racks, foundations, and supporting infrastructure.

• Full right to work in the UK — UK residents only, no visa restrictions.

• Willingness to be based in Aberdeen for the majority of the contract.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with onshore refinery or chemical plant modifications.

• Experience working within multidisciplinary EPC or asset‑owner environments.

• Strong understanding of UK codes, standards, and safety regulations.

Why This Role?

• Long-term stability on a major brownfield upgrade programme.

• Outside IR35 engagement for limited company contractors.

• Opportunity to work on high‑value, safety‑critical UK infrastructure