Structural Engineer in Milton Keynes
Posted by The Oyster Partnership
£38 – £43 an hour
Milton Keynes · Contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Structural Engineer to join a busy local authority in Buckinghamshire on an initial 6-month contract. This position has been approved through an established business case and offers the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects that have a direct impact on the local community.
Working across two engineering teams, you will provide structural engineering expertise across a range of projects, supporting delivery where resources are most needed. This role offers excellent variety and exposure to both development-led and highways-related infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver structural engineering support across multiple project teams.
- Design, assess and review a range of structures associated with highways and development projects.
- Contribute to bridge construction, bridge assessment and maintenance schemes.
- Support the delivery of new developments and associated infrastructure works.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
- Provide technical advice in line with local authority standards and processes.
- Proven experience as a Structural Engineer.
- Strong understanding of structural design principles and infrastructure projects.
- Experience working on highways structures and associated civil engineering schemes.
- Ability to manage and prioritise work across multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Chartered Engineer status (MIStructE, MICE or equivalent).
- Bridge design, inspection or assessment experience.
- Previous experience delivering projects within a local authority environment.
- Knowledge of development infrastructure and highways approvals processes.
- Competitive rate of £38-43 per hour.
- Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extension.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure, bridge and development projects.
- Flexible role offering exposure to a broad range of engineering disciplines and project teams.
The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed.
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