Chartered/Senior Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Employee rewards

Training opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Hybrid working culture

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Chartered Engineer to manage and deliver structural engineering projects within their Buildings & Places practice across the UK and beyond. The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, ensuring high-quality design while mentoring junior engineers.

Successful candidates will lead small project teams, engage with clients, and ensure compliance with regulations. The position provides a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and numerous training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading structural engineering delivery of projects.
• Competency in designing common structural materials.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent decision-making and initiative.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to completion within budget and to programme.
• Provide high quality structural engineering design.
• Be first point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members through chartership.
• Manage small project teams effectively.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Structural engineering design

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Engineer, MStructE or MICE

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot Structural Analysis

Job description

Overview

The role will involve delivering our diverse project portfolio within the Buildings & Places practice across the UK and abroad, with the opportunity to work on a variety of local, national and international projects. As part of our team, you will be responsible for the managing and delivery of projects and designs for our varied client base. We place innovation, sustainability, ethics and safety at the basis of all our work.

AtkinsRéalis Buildings & Places supplies engineering services across a wide range of projects relating to buildings and infrastructure across sectors including Education, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Defence, Energy and Transportation. You will have the opportunity to work with major clients on stimulating and high‑profile projects that will draw on and develop your skillset and career.

Your role

• Deliver multiple projects or parts of larger projects to completion, within budget and to programme.
• Ensure the provision of efficient high quality structural engineering design.
• Use your technical skills and knowledge on a wide range of building structures, and apply to various circumstances.
• Be aware of and work in compliance with BIM standards, Digital Plan of Work and the project BIM Execution Plan.
• Be the first point of contact for clients, contractors, design team and third parties.
• Offer support and guidance to more junior members of the team, mentoring them formally through their chartership training and informally.
• Effectively manage own time which may be necessary if allocated to more than one project.
• Effectively manage a small project team, reporting to the team leader.
• Build client relationships and help identify business opportunities.
• Be flexible in work location to meet project needs.
• This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

About You

• Chartered Engineer, MStructE or MICE.
• Experience in successfully leading the structural engineering delivery of small/medium projects including the management of small, focused project teams to deliver to agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Experience in the design of common structural materials as well as a good understanding of current design standards and working practices.
• Experience in the use of structural analysis design software (Tekla Structural Designer and/or Robot Structural Analysis is desirable).
• Proven experience on developing projects from concept to construction stage.
• Proven experience in working across multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills that can support our client relationships.
• Ability to make decisions, act on your own initiative and operate in a pro‑active way.

Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development are available, along with a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

Additional Information

Security clearance may be required. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.