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