Chartered Senior Structural Engineer

Carrington West; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of various structural projects. The ideal candidate has chartered status, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and significant career progression opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered status is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in various structural design materials.
• Experience leading projects across different sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise with architects, clients, and contractors.

Skills

Structural design in steel

Structural design in concrete

Structural design in timber

Strong communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Chartered or near-chartered status (MIStructE or MICE)

Job description

Overview

Senior Structural Engineer - Shape the Future of Award-Winning Projects

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Senior Structural Engineer? You'll be empowered to make a real impact on landmark projects, whilst enjoying the support of a close-knit, collaborative team. This is your chance to work on diverse and exciting schemes where your ideas and expertise truly matter. This award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy has offices in Ramsbottom, Manchester, and Edinburgh. They're known for innovative engineering solutions, strong relationships with clients, and a supportive culture where people thrive. The team combines technical excellence with creativity, delivering projects across commercial, residential, education, heritage, and cultural sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a wide variety of structural engineering projects.
• Use your expertise to guide, mentor and inspire junior engineers and technicians.
• Liaise directly with architects, clients, and contractors to develop innovative solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from conception through to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Contribute to the continued success and reputation of the consultancy as a trusted engineering partner.

Qualifications

• Chartered or near-chartered status (MIStructE or MICE preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of structural design in steel, concrete, timber and masonry.
• Experience leading projects across a range of sectors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting client relationships.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience and expertise.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid approach to suit your lifestyle.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• A friendly, family-feel culture with real autonomy and recognition.
• Ongoing career progression opportunities, with clear pathways from Senior Engineer to Associate and Director.

The consultancy believes in supporting work-life balance and giving people the tools to grow their careers at their own pace.

Ready to make your mark as a Senior Structural Engineer? Send me your CV today.

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