Senior Structural Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead structural design for high-profile projects. The ideal candidate will have 8–15 years of experience in structural design and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. This hybrid role offers flexibility with office-based days and remote work. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in structural design.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward it.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Experience with high‑rise or large‑scale infrastructure projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for high-profile and technically challenging projects.
• Review and approve structural calculations and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and quality.
• Ensure compliance with UK design codes and industry best practices.
• Support project delivery and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver client expectations.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Technical excellence and design leadership

Problem-solving and decision-making

Commitment to high-quality structural delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

BIM workflows

Job description

Position Title: Senior Structural Engineer - London

Location: London, UK

Working Model: Hybrid (office-based with flexible remote days)

We are an established engineering consultancy delivering complex and innovative structural solutions across commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects in London and the wider UK. Our senior technical team is recognised for excellence, collaboration, and delivering safe, cost‑effective, and sustainable designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for high‑profile and technically challenging projects.
• Review and approve structural calculations and specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and quality.
• Ensure compliance with UK design codes and industry best practices.
• Support project delivery and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 8–15 years of experience in structural design.
• Chartered Engineer status or working toward it.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and leadership skills.
• Experience with high‑rise or large‑scale infrastructure projects (preferred).
• Familiarity with BIM workflows (preferred).

Key Skills

• Leadership and mentorship.
• Technical excellence and design leadership.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Commitment to high‑quality structural delivery.