Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer

Freelance Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

Location:

Bridgend / South Wales - Hybrid & Remote Working Rate:

£40-£50 per hour Umbrella Contract:

Freelance | Long-Term Opportunity

I'm working with a major engineering and construction organisation that is looking to bring an experienced

Principal Civil / Structural Engineer

into its internal design consultancy on a freelance basis.

The design team supports major projects across a range of sectors, including

water, heavy industrial, power and wider design-and-build infrastructure . You'll work closely with construction teams, clients, contractors and the wider supply chain to deliver practical, technically robust engineering solutions.

This is a

long-term freelance opportunity

offering significant flexibility around location and remote working. The ideal candidate would be based within the

Swansea to Bristol corridor , although candidates further afield will be considered. Some initial time in the

Bridgend office

will be required for induction and to get up to speed with the team and projects, before moving towards predominantly remote working.

The Role

You'll be responsible for delivering civil and/or structural design work across a varied portfolio of multidisciplinary projects within the

water, power, heavy industrial and design-and-build sectors .

The role will involve: Producing

outline and detailed civil/structural designs Preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports and technical deliverables Taking initial concepts or outline requirements and developing them into detailed engineering solutions Working on projects across the

water, power, heavy industrial and infrastructure sectors Working closely with multidisciplinary design and construction teams Coordinating civil and structural requirements with other engineering disciplines Providing technical input and design solutions throughout the project lifecycle Reviewing designs and ensuring they meet relevant standards and project requirements Working closely with project teams, contractors, clients and the wider supply chain Supporting the technical delivery of projects to agreed programmes Providing technical guidance and input to other members of the design team Attending occasional site visits where required

The team works across a range of disciplines, including

civil, structural, drainage and geotechnical engineering , providing the opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects.

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of design packages and working with a degree of autonomy. You'll ideally have: Strong experience in

civil and/or structural design Experience producing engineering calculations and detailed design deliverables Experience taking an outline brief through to a developed and detailed design Good working knowledge of relevant

Eurocodes and UK industry standards Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering or construction projects Strong understanding of practical design and constructability The ability to work independently and manage your own workload Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors, clients and other disciplines A relevant Civil/Structural Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Chartered status would be advantageous, but the key requirement is strong hands-on design experience and the ability to deliver technically robust solutions.

What's On Offer?

£40-£50 per hour Umbrella Long-term freelance opportunity Flexible hybrid/remote working Initial office-based induction in Bridgend Predominantly remote working once established Potential for the role to become almost entirely remote Exposure to projects across

water, power, heavy industrial and design-and-build sectors Varied civil and structural engineering projects Work across multiple engineering disciplines Opportunity to work with an established in-house engineering team Occasional site visits where required

If you're an experienced

Civil or Structural Engineer

looking for a long-term freelance opportunity working across major

water, power and heavy industrial projects , I'd be keen to speak with you.

For more information, or to discuss the role confidentially, please contact Will Herman on . Aldwych Consulting 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 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.

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