Civil and Structural Engineer – WCS-25-21

Whitfield Consulting Services; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil and Structural Engineer to deliver structural engineering design within the Power & Energy team. The role involves leading project delivery, managing design processes, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of UK design codes. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ relevant experience in a design consultancy.
• Working towards chartership with the ICE or IStructE.
• Strong knowledge of UK design codes, standards, and industry specifications.
• Good knowledge in structural analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural design for projects in the power, energy, and renewables sectors.
• Manage calculations, drawings, specifications, and design deliverables.
• Act as structural engineering contact for clients.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Client engagement

Knowledge of UK design codes

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla TEDDS

Robot

Job description

Civil and Structural Engineer – WCS-25-21

Oct 20, 2025

Vacancy type Civil and Structural Engineer

Vacancty reference WCS-25-21

Salary scale Competitive – dependent on experience

How to apply Kindly submit your CV and cover letter via email to [e-mail] , ensuring that the subject line includes the job title and reference.

Location Surbiton

Closing date 30th November 2025

Position type Full time, permanent 37.5 hours a week. Hybrid

Travel required Travel to site will be required on an ad hoc basis, sometimes during unsociable hours.

Reports to Principal Engineer

As a Civil/ Structural Engineer, you will be part of team for the delivery of structural engineering design within the Power & Energy team. You will be responsible for the design, technical oversight and design assurance of multidisciplinary projects across substations, renewable energy infrastructure, and associated civil and structural assets.

Role and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Undertake structural design for projects within the power, energy, and renewables sectors (including substation buildings, transformer foundations, gantries, equipment plinths, and cable management systems); coordinate with civil design team for highways and drainage packages.
• Comply with relevant design standards (Eurocodes, BS EN, National Grid or DNO specifications, etc.).
• Undertake and manage e calculations, drawings, specifications, and design deliverables prepared by the team.
• Conduct design reviews, independent checks, and assurance activities to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ensure Health & Safety and CDM requirements are considered at all stages of the design process so that designs produced minimise risk during construction.

Project & Team Management

• Be key member of the structural design teams through all project stages — from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering and construction support.
• Work collaboratively with civil, geotechnical, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

Client & Business Engagement

• Act as the structural engineering contact for clients within the Power & Energy sector.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in design

Qualifications & Experiance

• Minimum of 2+ years’ relevant experience in a design consultancy
• Working towards chartership with the ICE or IStructE
• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Strong knowledge of UK design codes, standards, and industry specifications.
• Good knowledge in structural analysis and design software (e.g., Tekla TEDDS, Robot, or similar).

Personal Attributes

• Technically excellent, with a pragmatic, solution-focused approach.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage clients and guide project teams.
• Committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and value-driven designs.
• Having a current clean UK driving license for travel throughout the UK to visit sites and carry out inspections from time to time is desirable.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing consultancy with a strong reputation in infrastructure and energy.
• Lead challenging and meaningful projects in the UK’s transition to clean energy.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including professional development support.
• A collaborative environment with flexibility, trust, and clear progression opportunities.