Senior Structural Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned consultancy in engineering is seeking a Senior Chartered Structural Engineer. You will play a vital role in delivering collaborative projects across various sectors such as education and healthcare. The role centers on mentoring junior staff, ensuring design excellence, and advocating for sustainable development while maintaining a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee-owned structure

Regular CPD opportunities

Mentoring and career development

Respect for work-life balance

Strong community engagement

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status required, ideally with ICE or IStructE.
• Experience in UK-based structural projects, particularly in education and healthcare.
• Strong design skills and proficiency in structural engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for small to mid-scale projects.
• Mentor early-career engineers and ensure compliance with design codes.
• Champion sustainable design and liaise with clients and contractors.

Skills

Project Delivery

Mentoring

Sustainable Design

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Tools

TEDDS

Tekla

Revit

SCIA

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Senior Chartered Structural Engineer – People-Focused Engineering Consultancy

Location: Liverpool

Are you passionate about making a real difference through engineering? Join an employee-owned consultancy where your voice matters, your development is prioritised, and your work has a direct impact on communities across the UK.

The company you would be working for are seeking a Senior Chartered Structural Engineer to help lead and deliver meaningful, technically excellent structural solutions across sectors including education, healthcare, heritage, and regeneration.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take a key role in delivering design-led, collaborative structural engineering projects from concept through to construction. Working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll guide junior engineers, contribute to project strategy, and uphold quality and innovation across every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and delivery of small to mid-scale projects across public and private sectors
• Mentor and support early-career engineers and technicians within a collaborative studio environment
• Liaise directly with clients, architects, and contractors to ensure robust, buildable solutions
• Maintain compliance with design codes and quality standards
• Champion sustainable design and social value in every project

About You

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with ICE or IStructE (or equivalent)
• Solid experience working on UK-based structural design projects, particularly in education, healthcare, and/or heritage sectors
• Strong design and technical skills with software such as TEDDS, Tekla, Revit, and SCIA or similar
• Confident communicator with a proactive, people-first mindset
• Passionate about engineering that enhances lives and communities

Why Join Them?

• Employee-owned structure that values transparency and collaboration
• A supportive, close-knit culture with real autonomy and respect for work-life balance
• Regular CPD opportunities, mentoring, and career development pathways
• A strong presence in regional centres with deep community ties and national impact