Senior / Principal Structural Engineer in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Nottingham is seeking a talented Structural Engineer at Senior or Principal level. The role involves managing complex structural projects from conception to completion, working closely with a skilled team. Candidates should possess a strong background in civil/structural engineering, with at least 5 years of experience, and a desire to deliver technically excellent design solutions. Competitive salary and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual profit share

AXA private healthcare

Relocation support

Professional subscriptions

Engineering training courses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Experience in surveying and refurbishment.
• Good knowledge of UK and European codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients.
• Calculations and specifications for detailed designs.
• Management of project costs and programme.

Skills

Structural design and analysis

Forensic analysis

Project management

Communication with clients

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered or near-chartered status (MICE or MIStructE)

Job description

Role Overview

Think Recruitment are currently working with a busy consultancy who are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer at Senior or Principal level. Working with a talented team of Chartered, mid-level and graduate engineers, our client’s Structures Division is seeking a highly motivated Engineer to support the Structures Team in their Nottingham Office. The successful candidate will have sound experience in a wide variety of Structural Engineering projects and have experienced complex and challenging structural designs from conception to completion.

Working on a broad range of structural projects, this high‑performing team of professionals are looking for an engineer who is aspiring to be a technically excellent design engineer working on a diverse and generally challenging range of projects, incorporating bespoke new build structures, refurbishment and heritage works.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years post‑qualification experience in civil and structural engineering.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Chartered or near‑chartered status with a relevant body (MICE or MIStructE).
• Experience in surveying and refurbishment.
• Good structural forensic and analytical skills.
• Experienced in masonry, timber, steel and concrete design.
• Detailed knowledge of structural design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of design strategy.
• Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications and technical reviews.
• Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings.
• Liaising with contractors, clients, third‑party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries in relation to technical detailing.
• Design in all forms of construction including steelwork, reinforced/precast concrete, masonry and timber.
• Structural appraisals of commercial, industrial and residential structures.
• Management of projects cost and programme.
• Management of sustainability criteria.
• Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations.
• Produce sketches, drawings and writing structural appraisal reports.

Benefits & Remuneration

Our client values and promotes a positive work‑life balance and offers an attractive salary, an annual profit share (average 2.5% of salary), annual salary reviews, AXA private healthcare, relocation support, stakeholder pension, professional subscriptions, professional exam fees, engineering training courses, CPDs, workshops and mentoring.

So if you feel this role is for you, or to discuss your next career move in more detail, please call or apply today.