Structural Lead

Description

Our client, a leading consultancy in the water sector, is seeking a Structural Lead to provide technical leadership across major AMP8 water and wastewater frameworks. This contract role is suited to a Chartered Structural Engineer with substantial experience in regulated water industry projects, offering a blend of hands-on design leadership, technical assurance and discipline management.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and approve structural engineering designs across water and wastewater infrastructure projectsAct as the technical authority and discipline lead for structural engineering deliveryManage technical standards, quality assurance and compliance across multiple frameworksUndertake and review structural assessments, calculations, reports and design deliverablesProvide technical input into bids, tender estimates and resource forecastingMentor and support structural engineers, technicians and graduatesDrive safety-in-design principles and ensure compliance with CDM requirementsCoordinate multidisciplinary design delivery across major AMP8 programmesEnsure designs comply with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes, water industry specifications and asset standards

Job Requirements:

Chartered Structural Engineer status, preferably CEng with MIStructE or MICE membershipSignificant structural design experience within the regulated water industryStrong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and existing asset assessmentsExperience delivering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure water projectsUnderstanding of outline and detailed design stagesExperience with water and wastewater treatment structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, tanks and associated assetsExcellent technical review, checking and design assurance capabilitiesFamiliarity with structural analysis and design software, BIM and common data environments

Desirable Experience:

Previous experience as a Principal Engineer, Technical Authority, Structural Lead or Discipline LeadExperience working across multiple UK water company frameworksStrong multidisciplinary project coordination and stakeholder management skillsA proven ability to mentor and develop engineering teamsExcellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced water-sector Structural Engineer to lead technical delivery, set engineering standards and govern structural design quality across significant AMP8 framework projects. Apply now to take the next step in a senior structural engineering contract role within the water industry.

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