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PM Group

Senior Structural Engineer

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North east, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

24-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Monitoring Project Management

Job Specifications

Senior Structural Engineer

Position Type

Contract

Location

North East England

Categories

Engineering, Construction

PM Group is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a Pharmaceutical client in Northumberland.

Responsibilities

Working as part of the project management team, working to deliver a portfolio of structural steel, cladding & fabrication projects.
Supporting the project manager in scoping and delivery of the projects portfolio.
Working with projects team to monitor delivery of projects.
Overseeing technical building design, ensuring schedule is on spec and reviewing technical specifications.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and erection plans.
Technical oversight of the scope, design and procurement of project.
Construction management including construction timeline, in order to ensure delivery of projects on time and within budget constraints.
Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors.
Leading the project team through all stages of the projects.
Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors..
Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site.
Managing risk and change, securing additional budget as required.
Reviewing construction sequence method statements, input to lift plans and risk assessments for each scope of work contained within the building fabric prior to commencement of the activity.
Ensuring and monitoring that CDM regulations are adhered to.
Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into process design and installation.
Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required.
Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols.

Qualifications

Candidates must have proven experience of working as a Building Services Engineer/ Structural Engineer or similar on projects with extensive mechanical/civil engineering elements.
Candidates should be qualified in Civil/ Structural/ Mechanical engineering.
A background of working on structural steel projects is essential
A background working in a Pharmaceutical/ Clean Room/ Biotech/ GMP environment is essential.
Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential.
Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team.
The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders.

Off-Payroll Working Rules

This role is believed to be Inside IR35.

About the Company

At PM Group, our vision is to be a highly valued, creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. Employee owned, we work across Europe, the UK, Asia and the USA. Our team of 3,750+ people specialise in the design, construction and commissioning of high-tech facilities. Over 50 years, we’ve built our expertise working for the world's leading pharma, food, data centre and medical technology companies. We also have an excellent track record in the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors. T... Know more