Senior Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead structural design projects across various sectors. The role involves managing teams, ensuring technical excellence, and contributing to the growth of the engineering capability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangements

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural design and project delivery.
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and delivery from concept to construction.
• Manage project teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot

ETABS

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 12,000+ employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in over 40 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.

Role Overview

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in leading structural design packages across a variety of sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing project teams, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring that technical solutions are delivered to the highest standard.

You’ll collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the strategic growth of our structural engineering capability in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of projects from concept to construction.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior engineers and technicians.
• Prepare and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders including architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resources effectively.
• Contribute to project bids, proposals, and business development activities.
• Maintain quality and safety standards across all stages of project execution.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Chartered status with ICE or IStructE).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in structural design and project delivery in the UK and/or Ireland.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software (e.g., Tekla Structural Designer, Robot, ETABS).
• Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards, and local regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary or consultancy environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desirable

• Experience in the design of complex or large-scale building structures.
• Working knowledge of BIM processes and tools (e.g., Revit).

What We Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive environment with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, international projects.
• Clear career progression and leadership development pathways.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package tailored to regional markets.
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working policies.

Other Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on age, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request any accommodation.