Senior Structural Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Cardiff is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer. This role involves managing client relationships, technical design, and developing team members for various projects, including high-end residential and industrial facilities. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £55,000 with flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare for employees and families

Generous annual leave

Flexible work hours

Market-leading profit share

Employer pension contribution of £12,000 annually

Qualifications

• Experience as a Structural Engineer is essential.
• Business development experience desirable but not essential.
• Eager to lead and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships as the main contact.
• Developing junior team members.
• Chairing design team meetings.
• Conducting site visits.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Relationship-building abilities

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Experience with a variety of building types

Experience with various materials

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Structural Engineer looking for the next big step in your career? We are assisting a respected civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Cardiff in their search for a Senior Structural Engineer to join their team. This independent business has a strong reputation and a talented, dedicated team.

This role is suitable for someone aiming for a senior or principal engineer position, whether you're seeking the next step or are already in a senior role aiming for management. Projects are varied and include local and national work, such as:

• WRU training facilities
• High-end bespoke residential projects up to £4m
• Multi-storey accommodation
• Industrial, housing, heritage, and underground facilities

The successful candidate will work with a team of engineers and technicians, utilizing traditional materials. Key skills include:

• Outgoing personality and excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities
• Willingness to represent the business at industry events
• Commercial awareness and keen attention to detail
• Experience with a variety of building types and materials

Business development experience is desirable but not essential. We seek someone eager to take ownership of the team, lead from the front, and mentor junior staff. Responsibilities include:

• Managing client relationships as the main contact
• Developing junior team members
• Chairing design team meetings
• Site visits
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors, and architects
• Technical design and delivery

The role offers an attractive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. The office is conveniently located with onsite parking, and flexible working hours are available. Benefits include:

• Private healthcare for employees and families
• Generous annual leave
• 37.5-hour workweek with flexible hours
• Market-leading profit share
• Employer pension contribution of £12,000 (net) annually