Senior Structural Engineer

  • ERSG Ltd
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer - Temporary Works / Utilities (Permanent)

Location: North West England Full-time Permanent

We're looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to lead temporary works and pipeline design for high-profile utility projects. If you're passionate about engineering, enjoy mentoring junior staff, and want to work on major UK gas infrastructure projects, this role is for you.

What you'll do:

  • Lead design and review of 2D/3D drawings and structural calculations

  • Oversee temporary works: pipe supports, trench boxes, ditch crossings, flumes, sheet-piled excavations

  • Guide junior engineers and CAD teams, providing technical leadership

  • Ensure compliance with BS, EN, Eurocodes, and CDM 2015

  • Support innovation, BIM, and digital construction methods

You'll need:

  • BEng/MEng in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

  • Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, IMechE)

  • 6-8+ years in civil infrastructure / pipeline design

  • Strong knowledge of permanent & temporary works, BS 5975, Eurocodes

  • Excellent communicator and team leader

Why join:

  • Permanent role with career development

  • Work on high-profile UK utility projects

  • Opportunity to mentor and shape future engineers

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.