Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer in Bridgend, United Kingdom

Freelance Senior Civil / Structural Design Engineer

Location: Bridgend / South Wales - Hybrid & Remote Working
Rate: Up to £45 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 Senior Civil / Structural Design 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 involved in 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 delivery of design packages to agreed programmes
Taking ownership of allocated design work and deliverables
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 ...