64 contract senior structural engineer jobs found

Contract Senior Structural Engineer Location: London (Hybrid Working) Rate: Up to c£50 per hour (Experience dependant) Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Opportunity A leading international engineering consultancy based in Central London is seeking an experienced Contract Senior Structural Engineer to join their team on a high-profile, technically challenging portfolio of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on design-focused engineer with a strong background in building structures to work within a respected global consultancy delivering complex and prestigious schemes across the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in the technical delivery of a wide range of projects, including: * High-rise building developments * Major commercial and retail structures * Hotels and museum projects * Sports and entertainment complexes The role is heavily design-led and will involve producing...

Contract Senior Structural Engineer London | Immediate Start | Up to c£50 p/h | 6-Month Rolling Contract | Inside IR35 Are you a highly experienced Structural Engineer ready to make your mark on a landmark international project? A leading global engineering consultancy based in Central London is seeking a Contract Senior Structural Engineer to join their team immediately, playing a key role in the delivery of a major overseas airport development. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically complex, high-profile infrastructure project within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will provide critical design input on a prestigious international airport project, contributing to large-scale structural solutions that demand precision, creativity, and technical excellence. We are looking for a senior-level professional with: * 8–10+ years’ building structures design experience * Strong technical expertise in steel and reinforced concrete (RC) design *...

Contract Senior Structural Engineer (OUTSIDE IR35) Central London c£45 p/h 12 months Immediate Start Contract Senior Structural Engineer **OUTSIDE IR35** A major engineering consultancy in Central London is currently looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for a minimum of 12 months. Our client is a leading London consultancy who have an excellent market presence. The successful Structural Engineer will be given the opportunity to work on major Healthcare refurbishment project. Previous large scale buildings design experienced would be advantageous. Ideally our client is looking for someone with strong refurbishment knowledge and good working knowledge of Masterseries software package. Steel work experience will also be looked upon favourably. Hybrid working can be offered. The ideal applicant will have an excellent track record as a structural engineer and ideally have a minimum of 10 years design experience. On offer is an immediate start with excellent...

Civil Design Engineer (Engineer / Senior / Principal / Associate) – Water Location: Stretford, Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Type: Contract – Ltd (subject to an IR35 assessment confirming outside status) Rate: £45.00 - £62.50 per hour (Ltd) Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Duration: 12 months+ About the Role We are currently recruiting Civil Design Engineers at Engineer, Senior, Principal and Associate level to support the delivery of high-quality civil engineering design solutions across AMP8 wastewater treatment projects for major UK utility end clients. This role will focus on the design of civil elements within wastewater treatment plants (WWTW), including earthworks, drainage, pipelines, structures, and associated site infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements. Please note: Water sector experience, particularly within WWTW /...

Contract Senior Civil Engineer (Building Drainage / Part H) 📍 London | Hybrid / Flexible 💰 £45–£55 per hour (Outside IR35) 📅 12-Month Contract A leading, design-led engineering consultancy, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Civil Engineer on a long-term contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-quality building-led projects across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The Role You’ll play a key role in delivering building drainage and infrastructure design, working closely with structural teams, architects, and external stakeholders. Your focus will be on ensuring designs are fully compliant with Building Regulations Part H, from concept through to construction. Key Responsibilities Design of building drainage systems (foul & surface water) Ensure compliance with Part H Building Regulations Production of drainage strategies and detailed design packages Coordination with architects and...

Contract Senior Design Engineer We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Senior Design Engineer to support Design in Catia V5 for long-term Aircraft CAD based new projects for the future. This is based on development of wing structure definition to structural sizing, interface and project requirements Toolsets. This is an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract supporting our end client based in our offices in Bristol. Key Requirements CAD capability to support parametric model generation and update CAD capability to support 2d drawing generation for detail parts and installations Understanding of modelling methodologies and processes Ability to interpret stress sizing data and project requirements to support CAD design solutions Interface management between wing structural components and systems Microsoft office applications - excel, ppt etc. Experience of Catia V5 and Catia V6/3DX Preferred Experience RnT project experience Wing structure design solutions...

Sub Agent Rail & Civil Engineering (Bryn Station Project) 9 month contract opportunity Rate: £400 - £425 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella PAYE) We are seeking an experienced Sub Agent to take ownership of a key package of works on the Bryn Station accessibility upgrade project, specifically focused on the installation of a lift shaft. This role sits at the intersection of civil engineering, rail infrastructure, and temporary works, requiring strong leadership on-site alongside solid technical expertise. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating delivery, ensuring engineering compliance, and driving programme performance within a constrained rail environment. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage a section of works from planning through to successful delivery - Drive site operations, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality targets are met - Interpret and implement engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements - Coordinate with designers,...

Employment Type: 9-12 Month Contract Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in 132kV substation design. The role will primarily focus on Protection & Control systems, while also requiring a broad understanding of other substation design disciplines. Key Responsibilities * Deliver detailed design for 132kV primary substations. * Lead and support Protection & Control (P&C) design activities. * Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation. * Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, client specifications, and safety requirements. * Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design delivery. * Provide technical support throughout project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning. * Participate in design reviews and risk assessments. Essential Requirements * Proven experience in 132kV substation design. * Strong...

Vehicle Concepts Engineer Location: Gaydon Contract: 12 Months Order Ref: (phone number removed) What to Expect Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Concepts Engineer to join the Whole Vehicle Concepts team within VAVE Off‑Cycle Projects. In this role, you will support the creation of early‑phase CAD schemes for future vehicle programmes, contributing to the development of both upper body and underbody package layouts. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will ensure that early concept layouts meet the necessary Engineering, Manufacturing, and Creative requirements during the Concept phase (pre‑CS to KO). You will collaborate closely with multiple cross‑functional teams, including: Vehicle Architectures & Engineering Body & Chassis Concepts Design Studio Human Factors Body Structural Integration Advanced PowertrainThis is a fantastic opportunity to influence the direction of future vehicle architectures and contribute to...

Contract Senior Repair Design Engineer Are you an Airframe Design Engineer? Do you have experience using CATIA V5? Excited by the idea of hybrid working? We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to join a long-term repair and modification programme, supporting the development and definition of wing structural design solutions on an initial Inside IR35 12 month Contract based in Bristol. In this role, you'll work closely with stress, design, and project teams to deliver high‑quality CAD models and drawings (Catia V5) in support of ongoing repair activities. What You'll Be Doing as a Senior Design Engineer? Creating, updating, and maintaining parametric 3D models in Catia V5 Producing accurate 2D detail and installation drawings Interpreting Airbus stress analysis data and project requirements to develop repair design solutions Managing interfaces between wing structural components and systems Considering manufacturing and installation constraints within design outputs...

Senior Geotechnical Engineer We're looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support the construction phase of a major infrastructure project. The role involves working as part of a small team, providing technical guidance, and ensuring design intent is correctly applied on site. A regular presence at the project's site offices is required (3 days per week). Site offices are located around Coleshill and Kenilworth. Key Responsibilities Geotechnical construction phase support, coordinating with technical leads and supporting junior staff. Review Inspection and Test Plans, witness selected site tests, and maintain clear, auditable records. Manage responses to site queries, field change requests, and non conformance reports, including internal assurance steps. Interpret instrumentation and monitoring data and recommend mitigation actions when needed. Carry out geological inspections, earthworks logging, and other site-based geotechnical assessments. Contribute to concise...

ADDISON PROJECT PLC – Senior Project Engineer, Thornton-Cleveleys For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place for you. Role: Senior Project Engineer (Contract outside IR35) Location: Thornton-Cleveleys Contract: 12 months Start Date: Spring 2026 WORKSCOPE Addison...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...

DevOps Tester +6 months + +Fully remote working +SC cleared - must hold current active clearance +Sole British nationals only - due to nature of the project Skills: +AWS +Kubernetes +Public Sector experience +Testing experience - can set the Testing process up from beginning to end and to be able to own it We're looking for an experienced DevOps Tester, this is a pivotal role in maintaining critical national infrastructure where scalability and resilience are essential. We're looking for a highly skilled DevOps engineer with a strong background in testing (including APIs). The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and results-driven, capable of thriving in an Agile team. You'll need to be comfortable with Confluence for documentation and Jira for project tracking and story management. Your main responsibility will be to develop and structure a comprehensive test framework. This includes creating approaches and plans, gaining approval for those approaches, and...

Senior Revit Designer - Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) Contract | £36-£41/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office Security: Sellafield experience and existing PP Pass is essential. We are seeking an experienced Autodesk Revit Designer to support engineering design delivery within a highly regulated environment. This role will focus on the development and modification of Civil, Structural & Architectural (CS&A) and mechanical piping elements within a Revit model, supporting asset care and infrastructure upgrades. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the production of design deliverables including drawings, layouts, and engineering documentation, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality targets. The role is primarily office-based in Warrington (3 days per week) with occasional site visits and travel to other offices when required. Key...

Senior EC&I Designer - Sellafield Ponds Programme Contract | £51-£56/hour (Inside IR35) Warrington | Hybrid - 3 days on site / 2 days remote Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning | Sellafield Ponds We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Designer to support major engineering works within the Sellafield Ponds Programme, one of the most complex and high-hazard decommissioning challenges in the UK nuclear sector. This role will see you taking a senior position within the EC&I design team, leading the development, review, and delivery of high-integrity design packages for safety-critical systems. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet strict nuclear safety, regulatory, and engineering standards while supporting project delivery across multidisciplinary teams. Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will provide technical guidance to designers and engineers, contribute to design reviews, and ensure the production of high-quality EC&I...

Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer Rate: £50 - £60 per hour (dependent on experience) Location: Birmingham / Glasgow / Chester / Leeds (Flexible UK base / hybrid) Type: Contract - Inside IR35, Hybrid About the Role: Our client is seeking Lead Civil Engineers to join their Delivery group, working on non-infrastructure UK water engineering projects. You will act as a technical specialist and/or in a lead role, developing and applying advanced engineering techniques, while guiding project teams to deliver high-quality outputs. About the Client: Our client is part of a global engineering and environmental group, delivering projects in over 100 countries. They combine innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, offering employees opportunities to work on exciting projects worldwide while supporting flexible and hybrid working patterns in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Provide guidance on design guides, standards, systems, and engineering codes. Prepare calculations and...

Job Title: Site Manager – Externals (Groundworks & Yard Slabs) Location: Bedford Start Date: April 2026 Duration: 18 months The Role We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of external works packages, including groundworks and yard slabs, on a major project in Bedford. This is a key leadership role, acting as the single point of responsibility for groundworks, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all external works, including earthworks, drainage, services, subbase, and concrete yard slabs Take full control of the groundworks package, driving day-to-day site operations Plan, sequence, and coordinate works to meet programme requirements Manage subcontractors and drive performance on site Oversee logistics, plant movements, and coordination within a live construction environment Ensure safe pedestrian and plant segregation, maintaining...

Junior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Starting salary of £35,000 with structured increases over the 24‑month programme, with earning potential of up to circa £60,000 on completion Contract: Fixed-term 24-month programme Location: Hybrid role, with regular on‑site working (Tuesday to Thursday) at Computacenter’s London Blackfriars office with additional regular events and training held in Hatfield Start Date: 15th June 2026 Advert Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 26th April 2026 Launch Your Career in Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Whether you’re a graduate, a bootcamp completer, or early in your tech career, this programme is designed to accelerate your progression into one of the most in‑demand areas of enterprise IT. Hays has partnered with Computacenter, one of Europe’s leading IT services organisations, to deliver a 24‑month Hire, Train, Deploy programme focused on developing the next generation of VMware Cloud Foundation...

Senior LSAR Engineer Location: Filton, Portsmouth, or Broad Oak, 1-2 days on site per month Duration: 6 months Rate: £33.00 ph PAYE +£37.48 inclusive of holiday pay or £44.40 ph Umbrella Inside IR35 Role Description The individual in this role will be responsible for the following core engineering tasking: • Screening and integration of engineering information into the project-controlled toolsets, thereby helping to ensure the integration and accuracy of the ILS dataset is maintained. • Supporting alignment of the ILS dataset with third party datasets. • Investigating and responding to queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, as directed by the Project Manager / Helpdesk Lead. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): • Screen engineering drawings to create a Product Breakdown Structure within the ILS toolset that is consistent with existing data held. • Integrate the engineering information...