Senior Structural Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable structural engineering consultancy in Ashford is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects and client relationships. The role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, depending on experience, along with 25 days holiday and other benefits. Ideal candidates will be Chartered or Near‑Chartered, with solid experience in structural design and mentorship abilities. This office-based role comes with flexible working arrangements and exposure to projects across healthcare, commercial, and education sectors.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

NEST pension scheme

Health cash plan

Mileage paid for business travel

Office-based role with flexibility

Qualifications

• Chartered or Near‑Chartered Structural Engineer or working toward it.
• Experience in generalist structural engineering consultancy.
• Ability to mentor graduate and junior engineers.
• Experience delivering projects from concept to construction.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leadership and take ownership of projects.
• Support mentoring and team development for junior engineers.
• Involved in structural design, surveys, and project input.
• Assist in business development and client relationships.

Skills

Structural design capability

Mentoring

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Chartered or Near‑Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE / MICE)

Tools

Tekla

TEDDS

Job description

Position: Senior Structural Engineer – Location: Ashford – Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)

Join a well‑established, design‑led structural engineering consultancy during a key period of succession planning. This role offers a Chartered or Near‑Chartered Structural Engineer an opportunity to step into a client‑facing, project‑leading role.

Senior Structural Engineer Job Overview

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with senior leadership while gradually taking ownership of projects and client relationships
• Act as a bridge between Directors and junior engineers, supporting mentoring and team development
• Involved in a varied workload including structural design, surveys, assessments, and early‑stage project input
• Exposure to work winning, fee proposals, and long‑term business development
• Projects across healthcare, commercial, and education sectors

Senior Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• NEST pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Mileage paid for business travel
• Office‑based role with flexibility

Senior Structural Engineer Job Requirements

• Chartered or Near‑Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE / MICE or working toward)
• Experience within a generalist structural engineering consultancy
• Strong structural design capability across building structures
• Desire to develop into a client‑facing, project‑running role
• Ability to mentor and support graduate and junior engineers
• Experience delivering projects from concept through to construction
• Software experience with Tekla and/or TEDDS beneficial, but not essential
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional approach