Senior Structural Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Professional development support

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead project delivery on architecturally led buildings. This permanent role offers hybrid working and a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, with 25 days holiday and flexible hours.

You will mentor junior colleagues, manage client relationships and drive business development, while ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Eurocodes and UK standards. A relevant degree and chartered status (or route) are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering is required.
• Chartered or on route to chartered status.
• Experience in design environments for building structures.
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations and design codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept to construction.
• Manage project delivery and timelines.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, architects on project needs.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and support their professional growth.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Structural design

Education

Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering degree

Job description

The Senior Structural Engineer position in Bristol is a permanent role with a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, plus benefits including 25 days holiday, flexible hours, and hybrid working. This independent consultancy focuses on architecturally led building structures for contemporary projects. The role involves leading project delivery, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates need strong technical and commercial skills, with experience in large-scale commercial, industrial, or logistics sectors. This position is part of a succession plan, offering progression into the senior management team. Are you an experienced structural engineer who has experience working with building structures? We are working with an independent structural engineering consultancy in Bristol which specialises in the design and delivery of contemporary, architecturally led buildings. After much planning and due diligence, this business has begun their search for an engineer at either a senior or principal level who can progress into a place on the senior management team. This role is a key part of the team succession plan. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineer who wants to take a leading role in project delivery, client relationships and the development of junior colleagues. Experience across large-scale commercial, industrial, logistics or specialist building projects would be beneficial, but the right attitude, leadership ability and willingness to contribute to a growing team are equally important.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept and feasibility through to construction completion.
• Managing project delivery.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects
• Provide technical leadership and ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Eurocodes and UK standards.
• Mentor and develop junior members of staff and support their professional development.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management and the continued growth of the business.

Required Experience

• Hold a relevant degree in civil, structural or architectural engineering
• Either chartered or on route to chartered status
• Experience working in a design environment with related to building structures
• A good understanding of building regulations and design codes
• Enjoys engaging with peers and leading processes
• Enjoys building relationships
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in supporting others’ development.

Package

• A salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• Hybrid working with 2 days home and 3 days office
• Professional development support
• The chance to lead varied, technically interesting projects across multiple sectors.
• A contemporary working environment where your contribution will be visible and valued.

This is a strong opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer who wants more influence, responsibility and variety. You will help shape project outcomes, support clients, develop junior engineers and play an active part in the future growth of a modern Bristol-based consultancy.