United Infrastructure
Infrastructure
SeniorStructuralEngineer
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“Senior Structural Engineer at United Infrastructure. Skills: Pipeline design, Temporary works, Structural engineering. Lead production of 2D/3D design drawings. Lead review of 2D/3D design drawings”
Industry & Context.
Resolve technical issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BEng/MEng in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, Chartered or actively working towards chartership, 6–8+ years’ experience in civil infrastructure or pipeline design, Background in both permanent and temporary works, Excellent working knowledge of BS 5975, Excellent working knowledge of relevant Eurocodes
Nice to Have
ICE membership, IStructE membership, IMechE membership
What You'll Do.
Lead production of 2D/3D design drawings
Lead review of 2D/3D design drawings
Lead production of technical specifications
Lead review of technical specifications
Carry out structural calculations
Check structural calculations
Carry out design reports
Oversee temporary works designs
Validate temporary works designs
Act as technical lead
Guide junior engineers
Coordinate with clients
Coordinate with contractors
Coordinate with third-party stakeholders
Coordinate with project managers
Contribute to Design Risk Assessments
Communicate residual risks
Promote digital tools
Support R&D activities
Ensure designs meet CDM 2015
Ensure designs meet SHEQ standards
Assist project teams with design changes
Resolve technical issues on site
Prepare as-built records
Prepare as-built drawings
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Junior engineers; CAD teams; Clients; Contractors; Third-party stakeholders; Project managers; Project delivery teams
Communication Scope
Communicate residual risks
Full Job Description
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. United Infrastructure is expanding, and we’re looking for a talented Senior Structural Engineer to help shape the future of our design delivery team. If you want to work on impactful infrastructure projects, lead innovative engineering solutions, and help develop the next generation of engineers—this is the role for you. What you'll do Design Delivery * Lead the production and review of detailed 2D/3D design drawings and technical specifications for pipeline infrastructure and temporary works. * Carry out and check structural calculations and design reports in line with BS, EN and Eurocode standards. * Oversee and validate temporary works designs, including: * Pipe supports and crossings * Stopple pits, flumes, trench boxes * Ditch crossings, bog mats, sheet-piled excavations Technical Leadership & Collaboration * Act as technical lead on key projects, guiding junior engineers and CAD teams. * Coordinate with clients, contractors, third-party stakeholders and project managers to ensure seamless delivery. * Contribute to Design Risk Assessments and communicate residual risks clearly to project delivery teams. Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Promote new methods and digital tools, including BIM and point-cloud processing.
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