Senior Structural Engineer

Job Role: Senior Structural Engineer Location: Swindon Start Date: 16/11/2026 End Date: 26/02/2027 IR35: Inside IR35 Job Purpose: To provide specialist structural engineering expertise across the Council's housing and corporate property portfolio.

The role involves leading complex inspections, condition surveys, diagnosing structural defects, preparing technical specifications and managing high-value projects and contracts, ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, health and safety legislation and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead structural inspections, condition surveys and defect investigations, recommend remedial solutions, prepare technical specifications and tender documentation, and manage complex projects and JCT/NEC contracts. Monitor contractor performance, budgets, quality and programme delivery, fulfil CDM 2015 Client and Principal Designer duties, provide technical advice and evidence for property-related legal cases, and mentor junior staff. Essential Experience and

Qualifications

Degree-level qualification in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent, with substantial experience as a Structural Engineer. MIStructE membership or eligibility is desirable. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, structural inspections, defect diagnosis, CDM 2015, JCT/NEC contracts, contractor management and project delivery across RIBA Stages 1–7.

IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification is also required. Additional

Requirements

Experience managing high-value contracts and work programmes exceeding £1 million annually, strong commercial and financial awareness, excellent technical decision-making and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead projects, advise senior management and mentor junior staff. Must be able to undertake site visits across the Borough...

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