Resident Structural Engineer

Take structural engineering beyond the drawings and play a key role in translating design intent into high-quality construction. As Resident Structural Engineer, you will provide technical oversight on site while working closely with design teams, contractors and project stakeholders. You will review structural works, help resolve technical issues and provide an important connection between engineering design and construction. The role provides excellent exposure to real-world constructability and the practical consequences of structural design decisions. What’s in It For You Site-Based Engineering
- Gain direct exposure to the construction and implementation of complex structural solutions. Technical Development
- Deepen your understanding of structural behaviour, detailing, constructability and site interfaces. Meaningful Influence
- Help identify and resolve engineering challenges before they affect quality or project delivery. Multidisciplinary Exposure
- Coordinate directly with civil, MEP, architectural and construction teams. Career Development
- Build site delivery experience that complements and strengthens your structural engineering capability. Practical Culture
- Work within a team where Accountability, Integrity, Simplicity and Supportiveness encourage pragmatic technical solutions. What You’ll Be Doing
• Monitor structural works against approved design information and technical requirements.
• Review construction activities and structural details for alignment with design intent.
• Identify technical discrepancies, coordination issues and constructability challenges.
• Support resolution of structural queries arising during construction.
• Coordinate with design engineers, contractors and wider project disciplines.
• Participate in site inspections, technical meetings and design reviews.
• Maintain records of engineering observations, technical issues and agreed actions. Essential Skills
• Strong structural engineering knowledge and relevant project delivery experience.
• Understanding of structural steel, concrete and foundation solutions.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, calculations and technical information.
• Strong understanding of constructability and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Effective technical communication and problem-solving skills. Learning & Development You will be joining a community that focuses on learning and development through regular lunch and learn sessions and investment in accredited professional courses or educational programmes. You can set the pace for your professional development, and whatever path you choose, you will receive relevant support. Company Overview Black & White Engineering is a multi-award-winning engineering consultancy with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. We are a leading provider of engineering design services for the data centre sector, delivering expertise across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Civil and Structural, Power Systems, Sustainability, BIM, Design Management and wider specialist infrastructure disciplines. Our teams support projects across all areas of the construction industry, offering practical, efficient design solutions that prioritise real-world installation, maintenance and operational performance. As one of the fastest-growing consultancies in our industry,

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genuine opportunities for progression. Many of our engineers have developed into leadership roles as the business has expanded. Joining Black & White Engineering means making a meaningful impact with clients and colleagues while receiving the recognition you deserve.