Senior Structural Engineer - Contract
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £45-£50 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Job Type: Contract
Are you an experienced Senior Structural Engineer with a strong understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), structural robustness and progressive collapse principles?
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Structural Engineer to join an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, supporting a range of structural engineering and building safety projects across the UK.
This opportunity will suit an experienced Structural Engineer with a strong background in building structures, structural assessments and the evaluation of existing buildings, particularly high-rise residential developments.
The role will focus primarily on building safety, including structural investigations, desk studies, site inspections and technical reporting to assess the structural integrity and robustness of Higher-Risk Buildings.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake structural assessments and investigations of existing buildings, with a particular focus on Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
- Assess structural robustness and progressive collapse risks in accordance with relevant design standards and Building Regulations.
- Produce detailed desk studies, structural assessment reports and technical recommendations.
- Carry out site inspections to assess structural condition, identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
- Review existing structural designs, construction methods and building information to evaluate structural integrity.
- Undertake structural calculations, analysis and detailed design where required.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications and schedules to support building safety assessments.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technically sound and compliant solutions.
About You
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Structural Engineering, ideally within a consultancy environment.
- Chartered or working towards Chartership with IStructE or ICE.
- Strong understanding of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and associated building safety requirements.
- Good knowledge of structural robustness, disproportionate collapse and progressive collapse principles.
- Experience assessing high-rise buildings and understanding different construction methods and structural systems.
- Experience undertaking structural inspections, condition surveys and defect assessments.
- Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and UK Building Regulations.
- Experience producing detailed structural calculations, technical reports, specifications and recommendations.
- Broad experience working with different structural materials, including steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
- Ability to work independently and communicate complex technical findings clearly.
Additional Information
This is an Outside IR35 contract opportunity offering a competitive hourly rate of £45-£50, depending on experience.
The role offers hybrid working arrangements based in London, with a combination of remote working, office attendance and site visits as required.
Previous experience working on building safety assessments, structural integrity investigations or Higher-Risk Buildings would be particularly advantageous.
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