Senior Engineer: Lead Structural & Geotechnical Design

Vp plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice pension

Life Assurance cover 3x salary

Share save scheme

Learning & Development – in-house and外

Job summary

Vp plc is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead structural and geotechnical design across challenging Cat2/3 schemes. You will manage design delivery, mentor junior engineers, and ensure outputs meet industry standards.

The role requires strong CAD capabilities and a proactive approach to project planning and safety. Ideal candidates hold a civil/structural engineering degree with 3+ years' post-graduate experience, are comfortable working independently, and have excellent documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc).
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant post-graduate engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and health and safety in engineering environments.
• Proven ability to design and check structural and geotechnical schemes to a high standard.
• Confident managing workload independently and supervising others effectively.
• Strong documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Commercial awareness, including cost, buildability, and programme constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality design solutions for complex (Cat3) and moderately complex (Cat2) schemes.
• Manage day-to-day engineering workload and support coordination across project teams.
• Design bespoke structural and geotechnical products or components.
• Ensure all designs comply with current regulations and industry best practices.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Graduate and Design Engineers.
• Work with other technical teams to assist with workload as required.
• Apply and maintain safe working practices in line with CDM and safety requirements.
• Produce clear and accurate technical documentation and records.
• Take a proactive role in project planning, progress tracking, and resource management.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and improvements to design processes.
• Engage in specific project work as needed, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

Skills

Autodesk AutoCAD

MS Office

Revit

CDM Regulations knowledge

Leadership / mentoring

Structural & geotechnical design

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in civil/structural engineering (BEng/MEng/BSc/MSc)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Vp plc is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead structural and geotechnical design across challenging Cat2/3 schemes. You will manage design delivery, mentor junior engineers, and ensure outputs meet industry standards.

The role requires strong CAD capabilities and a proactive approach to project planning and safety. Ideal candidates hold a civil/structural engineering degree with 3+ years' post-graduate experience, are comfortable working independently, and have excellent documentation skills.