Senior Structural Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Careers; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil and structural engineering consultancy based near Cardiff is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior staff. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth within the company, which emphasizes flexibility and personal progression. The ideal candidate will be skilled in managing projects and client relationships, with experience in residential and commercial structural design.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experienced in structural engineering, ideally ready for leadership.
• Able to manage client relationships and oversee projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead ongoing client relationships and active projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee design quality.
• Provide strategic input during company growth.

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer

£50,000 - £63,000 + Bonus + Hybrid

Tongwynlais, Cardiff

Are you a Structural Engineer looking to take the next step into leadership - whether that's as a Principal, Associate, or even Director Designate - within a growing and forward-thinking consultancy that values flexibility, autonomy, and personal progression?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy with around 35 employees, based just outside Cardiff. Established in 2012, they've developed a strong and diverse portfolio across residential, housing associations, renewable energy (wind and solar), and rail projects - ensuring no single market dominates more than 30% of their workload.

Following a leadership transition as the Managing Director phases out of the business, this position represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to step up and help steer the company forward during its next phase of growth and expansion. You'll take ownership of ongoing client relationships and active projects, including residential developments , steel frame structures , temporary works , and major refurbishments (including projects like a 10-storey refurb in London). You'll also mentor junior engineers, oversee design quality, and provide strategic input alongside t...