Senior Structural Engineer

Brandon James; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural projects across the South of England. The role requires a Chartered Engineer with a minimum of 5 years' experience in structural design. The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, performance bonuses, hybrid working, and the opportunity to shape a new engineering division.

Benefits

Competitive performance bonus

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is ideally required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in structural design.
• Comfort with design software and building regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage client liaison on various schemes.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE)

Structural design and analysis

Knowledge of Eurocodes and BS standards

Proficient in design software

Excellent communication skills

Education

MEng/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MasterSeries

Tekla

SCIA Engineer

Autodesk Robot

Job description

An established multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of a growing portfolio of structural projects across the South of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Structural Engineer or a highly experienced Structural Engineer who's ready to take ownership of their work, play a leading role in shaping a new structural engineering division, and work closely with surveyors, designers, and fire safety specialists across a diverse range of projects.

The Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll take responsibility for technical design, project delivery, and client liaison on a variety of new build, refurbishment, and alteration schemes – covering residential, commercial, and heritage properties.

You'll prepare structural calculations, drawings, and specifications, carry out inspections and defect analysis, and ensure all work meets Eurocodes and UK Building Regulations standards.

This role offers genuine autonomy, support from a collaborative team, and the chance to build and influence internal systems, templates, and QA processes as the department grows.

The Structural Engineer Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE or MIStructE) Ideally
• MEng/MSc in Structural or Civil Engineering (JBM accredited).
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in structural design and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, BS standards, and Building Regulations (Part A).
• Proficient in design software (MasterSeries, Tekla, SCIA Engineer, or Autodesk Robot).
• BIM/Revit or Tekla experience advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Structural Engineer

• Commercially aware, proactive, and solution focused.
• Comfortable leading projects and managing your own workload.
• Collaborative and confident working across disciplines.
• Ambitious to develop and grow within a respected consultancy environment.

Benefits

• 70,000 per annum + extremely competitive performance bonus where you can earn up to 50% commission on exceeded target
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Hybrid working (typically one day per week in the Henley-on-Thames office).
• Opportunity to lead and grow the structural engineering arm within a forward-thinking consultancy.

This role offers genuine influence, professional autonomy, and the chance to help shape a new discipline within a growing practice.

If you're an experienced Senior Structural Engineer looking for a fresh challenge, get in touch for a confidential chat.