Chartered Structural Design Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35) Location: Aberdeen Engagement: Limited Company Contractor Duration: Minimum 12 months Sector: Oil & Gas Refining, Chemical Manufacturing & Pipeline Assets Overview Burnside Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chartered Structural Design Engineer to support a long-term programme of modifications and upgrades across major onshore refinery, chemical manufacturing, and pipeline infrastructure. This is a 12‑month contract, operating outside IR35, and ideally suited to a limited company contractor. Key Responsibilities • Lead structural design and assessment activities for brownfield heavy civils projects within complex process plant environments. • Deliver structural calculations, reports, design packages, and technical documentation to UK regulatory and industry standards. • Provide technical oversight on modifications, upgrades, and integrity improvements • Interface with multidiscipline engineering teams, site personnel, and project stakeholders. • Support design reviews, hazard studies, and constructability assessments. Essential Requirements Chartered Structural Engineer (CEng) – mandatory. • 10 years’ experience in UK-based brownfield heavy civils projects. • Strong background in sectors such as Refining, Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, or similar process industries. • Proven capability in structural design for process plant buildings, pipe racks, foundations, and supporting infrastructure. • Full right to work in the UK — UK residents only, no visa restrictions. • Willingness to be based in Aberdeen for the majority of the contract. Desirable Experience • Familiarity with onshore refinery or chemical plant modifications. • Experience working within multidisciplinary EPC or asset‑owner environments. • Strong understanding of UK codes, standards, and safety regulations. Why This Role? • Long-term stability on a major brownfield upgrade programme. • Outside IR35 engagement for limited company contractors. • Opportunity to work on high‑value, safety‑critical UK infrastructure