Chartered Structural Engineer

Vickerstock; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & Income protection

Matched pension contribution

24 days annual leave

Job summary

Vickerstock are recruiting a Chartered Structural Engineer to join their Coventry office. You will take genuine technical ownership of projects, from design through to delivery, with chartered status carrying real weight in decision-making.

The role supports mentoring graduate and junior engineers, coordinating with architects and design teams, and engaging with clients throughout each project. A strong benefits package enhances the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Chartered status with IStructE or ICE.
• Strong experience in structural design within a consultancy.
• Good knowledge of relevant design codes and standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Leading the structural design of projects, including analysis, calculations and design development.
• Producing, checking and approving calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinating with architects, other engineering disciplines and the wider design team.
• Acting as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Carrying out site visits and inspections as required.
• Reviewing the work of other engineers and providing technical guidance.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers.
• Contributing to fee proposals and project planning.

Skills

Structural design

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Chartered status with IStructE or ICE

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Chartered Structural Engineer

Vickerstock are working with an established engineering consultancy to recruit a Chartered Structural Engineer to join their Coventry office.

This role is for an experienced, chartered engineer who wants to take genuine technical ownership of projects, working within a consultancy that backs its people with a strong, well-rounded benefits package.

Why this opportunity?

• Technical ownership of structural projects from design through to delivery
• A role where your chartered status and experience carry real weight
• Join an established consultancy with a professional, supportive team
• A strong benefits package, including private medical and a matched pension

Your new role as Chartered Structural Engineer

• Leading the structural design of projects, including analysis, calculations and design development
• Producing, checking and approving calculations, drawings and specifications
• Coordinating with architects, other engineering disciplines and the wider design team
• Acting as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders throughout the project
• Carrying out site visits and inspections as required
• Reviewing the work of other engineers and providing technical guidance
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and junior engineers
• Contributing to fee proposals and project planning

What you will need to succeed

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• Chartered status with the IStructE or ICE
• Strong experience in structural design within a consultancy environment
• Confidence using relevant structural analysis and design software
• Good knowledge of relevant design codes and standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships
• Experience mentoring or supervising other engineers would be advantageous

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Private medical insurance, Life assurance & Income protection
• Matched pension contribution
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays