Structural Steelwork Engineer

Posted 04 February 2026
Salary Market related
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000064229

Job description

Are you a Structural Steelwork Engineer with rail-based experience?
 
Have you got experience working on large scale infrastructure projects?
 
Role: Structural Steelwork Engineer
Location: London
Duration: TBC (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