Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

Randstad · Cheadle, North West

Senior Civil & Structural Engineer at Randstad, based in Cheadle, North West. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Cheadle, North West · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
16 Sep 2026

Reference DABRI-7075

About the role


Senior Civil & Structural Engineer - Water Sector

Location: Manchester (Hybrid working options available)

Position Type: Contract / Interim


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join our established team in Manchester. In this role, you will lead the delivery of civil and structural engineering outputs for major water infrastructure and treatment projects. Operating with high autonomy, you will oversee analysis, detailed calculations, and technical designs while working closely with on-site construction operations.


Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Output: Produce and review robust civil/structural analysis models, design calculations, sketches, and detailed reports for water sector projects.
  • Quality & Governance: Provide technical guidance, ensuring all work complies with UK design standards, safety regulations, and quality procedures.
  • Construction & Client Interface: Interface directly with site construction teams to deliver value-engineered solutions and present design capabilities confidently to clients.
  • Commercial Drive: Deliver designs strictly to budget, managing scope changes effectively.
  • Leadership: Act as a mentor, guiding and developing junior engineers within the team.

Key Requirements
  • Qualifications: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status.
  • Sector Expertise: Proven track record delivering engineering design within the UK Water industry.
  • Technical Mastery: In-depth experience in steelworks connection design or reinforced concrete (RC) detailing.
  • Regulations: Strong knowledge of current UK design codes, Health & Safety (CDM), and environmental regulations.
  • Communication: Outstanding technical writing skills and a collaborative team mindset.

To apply please either apply using the apply button or call Danielle on [phone removed]

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.


skills

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Reference: DABRI-7075 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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