Senior Structural Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to work on prestigious residential developments. The role involves delivering innovative solutions, collaborating with architects, and ensuring compliance with building regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in structural engineering and software proficiency. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Support for professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience delivering UK residential structural projects, including large-scale and bespoke homes.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering sustainable structural solutions while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structural design and analysis for diverse residential projects.
• Collaborate with architects to achieve sound designs.
• Participate in site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Proven experience in structural engineering projects

Strong knowledge of Eurocodes and British Standards

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving on challenging designs

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Education

Chartered status (MIStructE or MICE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Bennett & Game are pleased to represent a respected structural and civil engineering consultancy currently hiring for a Senior Structural Engineer. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions on prestigious residential developments across the UK. This role offers the chance to work on an impressive portfolio of projects ranging from high-end bespoke homes to large-scale multi-unit schemes, with some individual properties valued at up to £20 million. You will be involved in bringing ambitious architectural visions to life, tackling unique structural challenges and ensuring the highest standards of safety, sustainability and build quality. Joining as a Senior Structural Engineer, you'll enjoy a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, provides chartership support if required and offers the opportunity to see your designs become part of some of the most desirable addresses in the country

• Deliver structural design and analysis for a diverse portfolio of residential projects, from luxury one-off homes to large-scale multi-storey developments
• Collaborate closely with leading architects and developers to achieve structurally sound, aesthetically ambitious designs
• Produce and review detailed engineering drawings, calculations and technical reports using industry-standard software
• Apply creative problem-solving to overcome challenging site conditions, heritage building constraints and complex architectural features
• Ensure all designs comply with Eurocodes, British Standards and relevant building regulations
• Participate in site visits, inspections and client meetings to monitor progress and resolve on-site issues
• Contribute to sustainable and innovative design solutions, balancing performance, cost-efficiency and environmental impact
• Proven experience delivering structural engineering projects within the UK residential sector, ideally including large-scale developments and bespoke high-value homes
• Ability to work independently when required while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary design teams
• Chartered status (MIStructE or MICE) preferred; fast-track support to achieving chartership will be provided if not already attained
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and drafting software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and current UK building regulations
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with architects, developers and clients at all levels
• A track record of problem-solving on challenging architectural designs and site constraints
• Commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable structural solutions without compromising safety or quality

Senior Structural Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience and chartership status
• Hybrid working arrangements available when required
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Fast-track support to achieving Chartered status if not already attained
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Support for professional memberships and attendance at industry events
• Regular in-house and external training to support technical development and career growth
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunities to work on prestigious, high-value residential projects with nationally recognised architects and developers
• Clear career progression pathways towards Principal Engineer and leadership roles

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.