Structural Design Engineer

  • carrington west
  • 06/03/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Are you a Structural Design Engineer with rail-based experience?

Have you got experience designing steel based buildings?

Role: Structural Steelwork Engineer
Location: London
Duration: 12 months (Ongoing)
Rate: DOE (Inside IR35)

This role supports a large-scale UK infrastructure programme within a rail systems environment. The client is currently responsible for delivering work across complex rail systems and associated infrastructure, including assets such as bridges, viaducts and electrification-related structures.

The programme involves multi-disciplinary design integration, systems engineering activities and preparation for future testing and commissioning phases.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Structural Steelwork Engineer with experience in rail structures to support design and technical activities within a safety-critical rail environment. The role will work closely with systems, design and construction teams, providing structural engineering expertise across rail-related assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, assessment and coordination of structural steelwork for rail infrastructure
Support design integration across multi-disciplinary rail systems
Interface with system safety, requirements, RAM and configuration functions
Provide technical support to construction and site activities as required
Ensure compliance with relevant rail and structural standards
Support technical assurance and design reviews

Essential Experience:

Proven experience as a Structural Engineer on rail infrastructure projects
Strong background in structural steelwork design and assessment
Experience with rail structures such as gantries, portals, bridges or similar assets
Familiarity with UK rail standards and assurance processes