76 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...

A well-established civils contractor with an annual turnover of circa £150m is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to support a growing portfolio of infrastructure projects across the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering a range of highway and structural improvement schemes, with a strong pipeline of secured work. The Role You will play a key role in the delivery of multiple civils schemes, providing technical oversight, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring works are executed to the highest standards of quality and safety. Key project involvement will include: - Bridge replacements and structural upgrades - Footpath widening and public realm improvements - Drainage installation and remediation works - Ducting and utility infrastructure - Road surfacing and associated highway works Responsibilities - Managing and coordinating site engineering activities - Reviewing and approving setting out, QA...

Senior Civil Engineer A new position has just become available to work as a Senior Civil Engineer on rail based projects for a market-leading consultancy. This position can be based across multiple offices: Manchester, York or Leeds. They have a great portfolio of projects, which include HS2 & Transpennine Route Upgrade. This is a great opportunity to join a busy consultancy on an initial 6 month basis. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver civil engineering design packages across multiple rail projects Undertake and check detailed designs in accordance with Network Rail standards and applicable codes Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including track, OLE, drainage, structures, and geotechnical engineers Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure designs meet programme, cost, and quality expectations Input into feasibility studies, optioneering, and constructability...

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...

Senior Stress Engineer - outside IR35 ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in multiple Senior Stress Engineers on a contract basis. This is a hands-on role within an established team, supporting structural analysis across airframe primary and secondary structures. The work: * Finite Element modelling and analysis of airframe structures using NASTRAN / HyperMesh * Execution of delegated stress analysis across the programme * Fatigue, fracture and vibration analysis to assess structural integrity under load * Production of stress reports and substantiation documentation * Working closely with Design and wider engineering teams to resolve stress-driven design challenges What they’re looking for: * Strong experience across airframe structures (primary and/or secondary) * Solid experience with NASTRAN / HyperMesh (or equivalent FEA tools) * Experience at checking / sign-off level would be advantageous Details: * Contract: 4–5 months...

Senior Engineer Location: Folkestone Rate: £400 - £500 per day (PAYE) Contract: 12 Months Minimum The Project We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join a major structural project in Folkestone, specifically focusing on the delivery of a multi-span concrete viaduct. This is a technically demanding role centered on high-spec reinforced concrete (RC) construction, requiring an engineer who is an expert in substructure and superstructure concrete delivery. The Role As the Senior Engineer, you will be the technical lead for all concrete structural elements. You will ensure that the viaduct's piers, abutments, and deck segments are built to exact tolerances. This role requires a "boots-on-the-ground" leader who can manage the transition from complex RC drawings to physical high-performance structures. Key Responsibilities RC Structural Delivery: Technical oversight of all reinforced concrete works, including piling, pile caps, piers, and elevated decks. Accuracy &...

Job Title: Civil Engineer - Water Rate: £35 to £45 per hour (Outside IR35) Location: Thames Valley Type: Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid working About the Role: Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with strong UK water sector experience to support the delivery of complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This is a contract opportunity operating outside IR35, offering long-term project stability and hybrid working. You will provide hands-on technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, supporting design, coordination, and delivery on critical water industry schemes. About Our Client: Our client is a well-established UK engineering consultancy with a strong presence in the water sector. They are recognised for delivering technically robust, sustainable solutions and for working collaboratively with contractors, clients, and stakeholders across major programmes. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery Support and deliver water sector...

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...

Endpoint Engineer (Contract) Location: Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Rate: £600-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: MOD DV required Role Overview Lead the day-to-day technical operations of the Windows/Endpoint team, providing subject matter expertise across endpoint security and infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic input to support operational delivery within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing SME capability and aligning skills with digital strategy Support project delivery: solution design, estimation, implementation, and technical validation Manage and respond to incidents in line with SLAs, including escalation where required Collaborate with architects and designers to recommend and validate technical solutions Contribute to pre-sales activities and cost/effort estimation Maintain accurate documentation (operational procedures, user guides, project...

Data Engineer for a major offshore wind project in The United Kingdom Responsibilities Design and implement scalable ingestion pipelines from multiple source systems including and internal business data sources. * Ensure reliable, automated, and monitored data flows into the Bronze layer of the Medallion architecture. * Work within clients existing security framework to establish compliant connectivity to operational data sources. * Build and maintain Silver and Gold layer transformations in Databricks using Python and SQL. * Onboard datasets into Unity Catalog, ensuring proper governance, lineage, and discoverability. Platform Collaboration & Delivery * Support the ML/Data Scientist in preparing clean, structured datasets for anomaly detection and asset performance modelling. * Contribute to technical documentation and ensure pipelines are maintainable and transferable. * Stay current on Databricks and Azure platform developments relevant to the stack. * Support the...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Software Developer for one of our local clients: £600 p/d Inside IR35 1-2 Days onsite, rest is WFH Location is Cardiff Must hold current SC Clearance You'll join an Agile delivery team, building and supporting secure, high-quality software services used by internal and external users. Working closely with testers, engineers, and researchers, you'll help deliver changes safely while supporting live systems. What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining user-facing applications and back-end .NET API services Designing and developing secure, well-structured code using modern engineering standards Collaborating with user researchers to deliver user-centred solutions Supporting junior developers through mentoring and guidance Managing releases via CI/CD pipelines and supporting systems in production What We're Looking For Experience developing software across front-end and back-end (.NET APIs) Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to...

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working (ideally 3 days per week onsite – can be some flex on this) Job Role: To design and detail efficient landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft to meet demanding customer requirements. To support the design and manufacturing of the landing gear systems across the whole life-cycle. Key Responsibilities: Support all aspects of concept to detail design throughout the life cycle of our landing gear programmes Support all aspects of product configuration Use of up-to-date technology including computer based programmes and systems (CAD, 3D Modelling, 2D Draughting, data management systems) Designing to meet exacting customer requirements and industry standards Technical presentations to customers Interfacing with team members, chief engineers, programme management, manufacturing and colleagues at other sites Working closely with manufacturing to reduce non-conformances on products Liaise with other sites to assist with the...

Platform Engineer - SCADA Location: Warwick (Hybrid - flexible, onsite when required) Rate: £550-£600 per day Contract: 6‑month fixed-term contract (strong likelihood of extension or transition to permanent) Role Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer to support and evolve SCADA platforms operating within OT and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments. This role sits within a newly forming SCADA Platform Engineering team and offers the opportunity to work on systems that underpin essential national services. SCADA experience is welcome but not essential - strong Platform Engineers with the right mindset will be supported through structured training. Key Responsibilities SCADA Platform & Application Support Provide day-to-day platform and application support for SCADA systems Ensure platforms, servers, databases, and tooling are secure, stable, and compliant Platform Engineering & Operations Manage platform and server operations, including...

Geo - Environmental Engineer/Contaminated Land Officer / Environmental Consultant (Contract) Location: Primarily office-based with occasional site visits Contract Length: Initial 6 months (with likely 3-month extension) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Arrangement: Office Based Rate: £35-£45 p/h Overview Our client is working closely with local councils on an environmental project focused on contaminated land. They are seeking a contractor to support the identification, assessment, and reporting of land contamination risks across both existing and newly identified sites. This is a great opportunity for someone with early-career experience looking to build on their technical knowledge within a structured project environment. Key Responsibilities ·Undertake contaminated land assessments across a range of sites ·Review and analyse environmental and historical site data ·Produce clear, accurate technical reports for internal and external stakeholders ·Support the...

Project Planning & Scheduling Senior Engineer - (phone number removed) Overview We’re re-examining our vehicles and what a vehicle means in the emerging world of automation, connectedness, electrification and the shared economy. New ideas, new technology, and new approaches to mobility are our business. Join a team of next generation thinkers within Engineering Delivery, enabling the delivery of critical future engineering programmes, including development of cutting-edge technologies ranging from future autonomous driving capabilities through to delivering the future all-electric vehicle. This role will support the delivery of such programmes, the projects and their interdependencies within the Engineering Delivery team, using an Agile operating model. Typically, this will involve the identification, planning and co-ordination of specific projects, working with Product Owners and Scrum Masters across different levels of the Agile organisation. Key Responsibilities *...

Vehicle Integration Leader Order Reference: (phone number removed) Contract Opportunity Location: Gaydon The Opportunity This is a high‑impact leadership role for an experienced Vehicle Integration Leader to shape the delivery of next‑generation vehicle programmes. You will sit at the heart of vehicle development, influencing architecture decisions, integrating advanced technologies, and ensuring whole‑vehicle engineering excellence from concept through to production. You will operate as a senior technical authority, balancing innovation, quality, and delivery while collaborating with a broad network of engineering and programme leaders. Your Impact As Vehicle Integration Leader, you will: Lead whole‑vehicle technical integration, ensuring alignment to GRID, commodity strategies, and functional targets Drive the successful integration of new technologies into existing and future vehicle architectures Act as the voice of the customer, providing technical arbitration and...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Nottingham Opportunity Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a Building Services (MEP) team based in Nottingham. This Senior Mechanical Engineer role sits within a multidisciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental and infrastructure solutions across the UK and internationally. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will support the delivery of mechanical building services across sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education and infrastructure. Role Overview – Senior Mechanical Engineer As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of mechanical building services systems across multiple project stages. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with electrical engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to deliver coordinated mechanical design solutions. Key...