| Vacancy type | Civil and Structural Engineer |
| Vacancy reference | WCS-25-21 |
| Salary scale | Competitive – dependent on experience |
| How to apply | Kindly submit your CV and cover letter via email to careers@wcs-consult.co.uk, 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.