Senior Structural Engineer

Vertical Recruitment Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a Bristol-based consultancy. The role involves leading projects from concept to completion and working within a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 and a hybrid working pattern with two days per week home working, plus opportunities across healthcare, education, and high-rise residential sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Structural Engineer in a UK consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Familiar with UK design standards, Eurocodes and building regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and structural design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering projects across sectors.
• Undertake design and analysis of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber structures.
• Manage projects from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review structural calculations, technical specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, clients and contractors to deliver integrated structural solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support fee proposals and client relationships.
• Ensure designs comply with UK regulations and health and safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Client-facing

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Bristol

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Location: Bristol

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days working from home per week

About the Opportunity

We are currently working with an established and well-respected engineering consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Structural Engineer looking to take on greater project responsibility, work closely with clients and contribute to the delivery of a diverse range of challenging structural engineering projects.

The consultancy delivers projects across healthcare, education, residential (including high-rise), industrial, commercial, retail, heritage and marine sectors, offering excellent opportunities to broaden your technical experience.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects from initial concept through to completion, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians.

The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £55,000, alongside hybrid working with two days working from home per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors, ensuring high-quality, practical and cost-effective design solutions.
• Undertake structural design and analysis of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber structures.
• Manage projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Produce and review structural calculations, technical specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, contractors and other engineering disciplines to deliver integrated structural solutions.
• Assist with the management of engineers and technicians, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Review structural designs, calculations and drawings to maintain technical accuracy and quality.
• Attend client meetings, design team meetings and site visits throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK building regulations, design standards and health and safety requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and while supporting fee proposals, project bids and client relationships.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience working as a Structural Engineer within a UK engineering consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of building structures, including steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber.
• Experience delivering structural engineering projects across a range of sectors.
• Good understanding of UK design standards, Eurocodes and relevant building regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience using structural analysis and design software.
• Experience coordinating projects alongside architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in a client-facing role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and meet agreed deadlines.
• Commercial awareness, problem‑solving skills and an interest in mentoring junior engineers.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working - 2 days working from home per week.
• A diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, including high-rise residential developments.
• A client-facing position with responsibility for managing and delivering projects.
• Opportunities to mentor junior engineers and develop leadership experience.
• Professional development and career progression within an established multidisciplinary consultancy.

If you're an experienced Structural Engineer looking for greater project responsibility, a varied workload and the opportunity to further develop your career within an established engineering consultancy, we'd be keen to hear from you.