Structural Lead

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 projects Act as the technical authority and discipline lead for structural engineering delivery Manage technical standards, quality assurance and compliance across multiple frameworks Undertake and review structural assessments, calculations, reports and design deliverables Provide technical input into bids, tender estimates and resource forecasting Mentor and support structural engineers, technicians and graduates Drive safety-in-design principles and ensure compliance with CDM requirements Coordinate multidisciplinary design delivery across major AMP8 programmes Ensure 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 membership Significant structural design experience within the regulated water industry Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel, masonry and existing asset assessments Experience delivering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure water projects Understanding of outline and detailed design stages Experience with water and wastewater treatment structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, tanks and associated assets Excellent technical review, checking and design assurance capabilities Familiarity 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 Lead Experience working across multiple UK water company frameworks Strong multidisciplinary project coordination and stakeholder management skills A proven ability to mentor and develop engineering teams Excellent 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