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Position: Senior Civil and Structural Engineer

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire

Hours: 40 hours per week

Duration: 6 months + (ongoing likely)

Rate: £50 – £65 Ltd per hour

Company Size: SME (Small–Medium Enterprise)

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week from home)

Role Overview Reporting to the Lead Civil and Structural Engineer, the Senior Civil and Structural Engineer will be responsible for producing Civil and Structural engineering designs and assisting in the production of drawings. The role also involves mentoring junior staff, supervising drawing production, and quality-checking engineering calculations.

Key Responsibilities As a Senior Civil and Structural Engineer, you will:

Develop detailed civil and structural designs.

Review geotechnical data to inform decision-making.

Produce calculations, drawings, and design documentation.

Lead and contribute to design reviews.

Manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Assess environmental impacts and risks associated with projects.

Analyse survey, mapping, and materials testing data with computer modelling software.

Prepare and issue deliverables in line with project schedules.

Coordinate with other engineering disciplines as required.

Attend site surveys when necessary.

Provide on-site construction and commissioning support when required.

Minimum Requirements Education & Professional Background

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Chartered status (or working towards).

Must hold and maintain SC clearance.

Technical Experience

Significant experience in design and engineering, preferably within Industrial/Petrochemical sectors, including interaction with Piping teams.

Expert knowledge of applicable Eurocodes for various material types.

Strong experience with 2D and 3D analytical packages such as Tekla Structural Designer (TSD) and TEDDS (other software experience considered with willingness to transition to TSD).

Experience in safety-critical or regulated environments.

Familiarity with engineering standards, specifications, and Safety Case requirements.

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (advantageous).

Skilled in Office 365, including OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, and Excel.

Additional Skills

Experience mentoring or developing junior staff.

Understanding of Designer and Principal Designer roles under CDM regulations.

Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Full UK/EEC driving licence.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business