Sector: Energy Transition / Low Carbon Infrastructure
Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Manchester, London, Newcastle & Glasgow offices
Contract Type: 6-month rolling contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: Up to £65.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Civil & Structural Engineer to join a leading Energy Transition team, supporting the design and delivery of innovative, low-carbon infrastructure projects.
This is an opportunity to work on next-generation and first-of-a-kind energy technologies, contributing to projects that span the full asset lifecycle—from concept development through to detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operation.
You will play a key role in delivering practical, efficient and cost-effective structural engineering solutions within a multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop civil and structural engineering solutions across feasibility, concept, FEED, value engineering, and detailed design stages
- Produce key engineering deliverables including:
- Structural 3D models
- Design calculations and technical reports
- General arrangement (GA) drawings
- Pipe support designs
- Foundation designs and RC detailing
- Support development of integrated 3D plant models and layouts
- Work closely with equipment vendors to develop and refine package designs
- Participate in technical evaluations and design reviews
- Contribute to proposals, bids, and multidisciplinary tender submissions
- Provide support across project lifecycle stages, including potential site involvement during construction and commissioning
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline
- Working towards Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution
- Strong experience in civil and structural detailed design within energy or industrial sectors
- Solid understanding of national and international design codes and standards
- Strong knowledge of the engineering design process, including scope development and calculation production
- Proficiency in structural and CAD design tools, including:
- Autodesk Revit
- AutoCAD
- Tekla
- Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis (or STAAD Pro)
- Civil 3D (desirable)
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams and contributing to integrated design models
- Strong communication skills with experience engaging clients, contractors, and vendors
Project Scope
Projects will support the Energy Transition and low-carbon infrastructure sector, including:
- First-of-a-kind energy technologies
- Low-carbon and zero-carbon energy systems
- Industrial and process plant infrastructure
- Multi-disciplinary energy developments across UK and international markets
You will be working alongside developers, utilities, government bodies, EPC contractors, OEMs, and financial stakeholders.
Additional Information
- Remote working with occasional UK office attendance
- Exposure to high-profile energy transition projects
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Opportunity to work across full project lifecycle stages
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil & Structural Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge energy transition projects, delivering safe, innovative and sustainable infrastructure that will shape the future of low-carbon energy systems.