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Contract

Structural Engineer

Design for Manufacture Resourcing (DFM-R) Limited
Manchester
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 27 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 26 September 2026
Ref: 225541351

Structural Engineer / Senior Structural Engineer / Lead Structural Engineer

Remote / Home Based | Occasional UK Office Travel | Long-Term Contracts

DFM Resourcing is supporting a major UK nuclear new-build programme and is looking to speak with experienced Civil & Structural Engineers across Engineer, Senior and Lead level.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major safety-critical engineering programme involving the analysis, design and substantiation of complex civil and structural infrastructure.

The Role:

Depending on your experience and seniority, responsibilities may include:

  • Structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures
  • Production/review of calculations, models, drawings and specifications
  • Assessment of normal, construction, environmental and extreme loading conditions
  • Seismic, thermal and accidental load assessment
  • Design substantiation and technical justification
  • Technical reports and engineering assurance documentation
  • Multidisciplinary coordination across civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, process, construction and safety disciplines
  • Technical assurance and design reviews
  • At Lead/Senior level, technical leadership, mentoring and management of engineering interfaces

These requirements reflect the structural workstreams across the programme, including complex loading and safety-critical design.

Experience Required:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong reinforced concrete and/or structural steel experience
  • Structural analysis and design experience
  • Knowledge of UK/international design codes
  • Experience of major infrastructure, energy or another regulated/safety-critical environment
  • Chartered status or progress towards CEng depending on seniority
  • Strong design substantiation and technical reporting capability
  • Nuclear experience is advantageous but not essential.

We are particularly interested in transferable experience from major infrastructure, defence, energy, marine/offshore and other highly regulated engineering environments. The source specifications specifically welcome candidates considering a sector move from regulated or safety-critical industries.

The Opportunity

  • Predominantly remote / home-based
  • Occasional office travel
  • Full and reduced-hours requirements available across the programme
  • Long-term engineering programme
  • Major UK nuclear new-build project

Interested?

Apply with your latest CV or contact DFM Resourcing for a confidential discussion regarding the Structural Engineering opportunities currently available.

Applications / Right To Work:

This-vacancy is available to-Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience.-

Candidates must be-authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

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