Senior Structural Engineer

Carrington West Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to lead the design and technical delivery of various projects. Successful candidates will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare structural calculations, reports, and specifications while mentoring junior engineers. A good understanding of civil engineering principles and experience with structural design software like Robot, ETABS, and Tekla is required. This role emphasizes professional development with chartership support and offers a competitive salary with a benefits package.

Benefits

Professional development and chartership support

Competitive salary with benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in structural analysis and design.
• Good understanding of civil engineering principles and their application.
• Experience with structural design software (e.g., Robot, ETABS, Tekla, etc.) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and technical delivery of projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, and MEP disciplines.

Skills

Strong technical skills in structural analysis and design

Good understanding of civil engineering principles

Experience with structural design software

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Chartered status (ICE/IStructE) or working towards chartership

Tools

Robot

ETABS

Tekla

Job description

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for a dynamic and growing engineering team seeking a talented individual with a strong background in structural engineering and a good understanding of civil engineering principles.

About the Role

You will be joining a well-established consultancy delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for structural design, analysis, and technical delivery, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and technical delivery of building and infrastructure projects
• Prepare structural calculations, reports, and specifications
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, and MEP disciplines
• Undertake site visits, inspections, and surveys as required
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and best practice

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical skills in structural analysis and design
• Good understanding of civil engineering principles and their application
• Experience with structural design software (e.g., Robot, ETABS, Tekla, etc.)
• Chartered status (ICE/IStructE) or working towards chartership preferred
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Why Join the Team?

• Varied and challenging projects across multiple sectors
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Professional development and chartership support
• Competitive salary with benefits package

To be considered please apply directly or contact Abi on 02393 876 032 for a confidential discussion.