The Position: Senior Civil & Structural Engineer
We are seeking an Senior Engineer to join our growing Cardiff Rail/Bridges team, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of rail and infrastructure projects across the UK. You’ll take ownership of selected projects, work closely with engineers and technicians, and be supported by senior leadership, with real scope to develop your career while contributing directly to the wider growth of the business.
We are ideally looking for an experienced Senior Engineer, but we also encourage applications from experienced Engineers who are ready to progress to Senior level, with structured support and mentorship provided.
The Cardiff office has worked on a range of exciting projects, including:
- Network Rail – including the Western Fabrics Programme at stations such as Exeter St Davids, Stroud, Maidenhead and Penzance, and the Wales Fabrics Programme at Abergavenny, Chester and Llandudno.
- Transport for Wales – station, building, canopy and structural refurbishment schemes across the Wales rail network.
- Ponts Mill Viaduct Refurbishment – permanent and temporary works design for strengthening a 150-year-old, 80m-long viaduct
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff – SCALE Attraction – permanent structural design delivered within a live, high-profile environment.
- Par Station Access for All – multidisciplinary rail project involving architecture, MEP, telecoms, geotechnics, fire and signalling.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Senior Structural Engineer will include:
- Lead the delivery of structural engineering packages and schemes across rail and wider infrastructure projects.
- Act as the technical lead for design activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, codes and client requirements.
- Develop and check structural designs for bridges, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete and other infrastructure assets.
- Manage project scope, programme, resources and technical risks to ensure successful project delivery.
- Undertake and oversee structural assessments, inspections and engineering analysis of existing and new-build assets.
- Liaise directly with clients, contractors and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and review.
- Contribute to bids, fee proposals, project planning and the continued growth of the rail engineering capability.
Crouch Waterfall offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of technically challenging projects within rail, infrastructure, nuclear and heavy industry sectors. You will be part of a collaborative and technically respected team where engineers are given genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and a clear pathway for career progression. Supported by the wider Vulcain Engineering Group, you will have access to multidisciplinary expertise, major project opportunities and long-term professional development within a growing international organisation.
