Chartered Structural Engineer

Zodiac Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Hybrid working

High-profile projects

Job summary

Zodiac Recruitment is representing a London-based, design-focused structural consultancy seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to join their growing team.

Lead the structural design from concept to completion, manage client relationships, review calculations and drawings, and coordinate with architects and contractors. You will mentor junior engineers, attend site visits and design meetings, with hybrid/flexible working and strong progression opportunities on high-profile London projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Structural Engineer with MIStructE or MICE status.
• Experience in a UK structural consultancy.
• Strong background across steel, concrete, timber and masonry design.
• Experience delivering projects in London.
• Excellent client-facing and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design from concept through to completion.
• Act as Project Engineer and manage client relationships.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and external consultants.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Attend site visits and design meetings.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Budget management

Mentoring juniors

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

MIStructE or MICE Chartered Engineer

Job description

Role: Chartered Structural Engineer

Location: London

Salary: £50-£68k (DOE)

Ref: MAR605

A respected and design-focused structural engineering consultancy, based in London, is seeking an experienced Chartered Structural Engineer to join their growing team.

Our client is an established practice delivering high-quality structural solutions across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and refurbishment projects throughout London and the South East. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and collaborative working, we offer the opportunity to take a leading role in exciting and complex schemes.

The Role

• Lead the structural design and delivery of projects from concept through to completion
• Act as Project Engineer and manage client relationships
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and external consultants
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians
• Attend site visits and design meetings

You will play a key role in both technical delivery and the continued growth of the practice.

About You

• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE or MICE)
• Proven experience working within a UK structural consultancy
• Strong technical background in steel, concrete, timber, and masonry design
• Experience delivering projects in London
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage project budgets

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile and architecturally challenging projects
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Hybrid/flexible working options

If you are a driven Chartered Structural Engineer looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking London consultancy, we would be delighted to hear from you.