Senior Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Construction Engineering Practice in the UK. The role covers complex design, temporary works, erection engineering, construction sequencing, and steel connection design across high-rise towers, stadiums, and cultural facilities.

You will deepen technical expertise, broaden project responsibilities, and interact with clients while gaining exposure to project management and fee structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with exposure to construction engineering and/or steel connection design.
• Proficiency with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering tasks for construction engineering projects, including temporary works systems and steel connection design of increasing complexity.
• Evaluate load paths in both permanent and temporary conditions, including partially erected structures and non-standard configurations.
• Develop and refine construction engineering documents in a BIM environment, solving non-routine challenges and ensuring quality through thoughtful self-review.
• Collaborate proactively with contractors, fabricators, and design teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for complex structures and challenging erection conditions.
• Expand your project exposure by observing client interactions, gaining insight into scopes, services, and fee structures, and building a strong professional network within TT and across the industry.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Your Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Construction Engineering Practice, you will take on increasingly complex design and coordination assignments that support efficient and innovative construction delivery. You will work on temporary works design, erection engineering, construction sequencing, and steel connection design for a wide range of projects, from high-rise towers and stadiums to cultural and healthcare facilities. You will deepen your technical expertise, expand your project responsibilities, and gain exposure to client interactions and elements of project management.

What You’ll Do

• Perform structural engineering tasks for construction engineering projects, including temporary works systems and steel connection design of increasing complexity.
• Evaluate load paths in both permanent and temporary conditions, including partially erected structures and non-standard configurations.
• Develop and refine construction engineering documents in a BIM environment, solving non-routine challenges and ensuring quality through thoughtful self-review.
• Collaborate proactively with contractors, fabricators, and design teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for complex structures and challenging erection conditions.
• Expand your project exposure by observing client interactions, gaining insight into scopes, services, and fee structures, and building a strong professional network within TT and across the industry.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with exposure to construction engineering and/or steel connection design.
• Growing proficiency in tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, Revit, AutoCAD, and construction-focused software (e.g., Navisworks).
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen your expertise in both technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.