Senior Structural Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Derby. The role offers project autonomy and involvement in diverse projects, with responsibilities including project management, technical delivery, and client liaison. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangement

Annual profit share

CPD support and mentoring

Annual professional membership fees paid

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in a UK consultancy environment.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects.
• Prepare structural calculations and oversee technical delivery.
• Carry out structural surveys and prepare detailed technical reports.

Skills

Technical Delivery

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Tedds

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices across the UK. With over 35 staff operating from three regional offices, the business provides structural, civil, and geo-environmental engineering services for clients across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, and heritage.

With a strong reputation built over decades, the consultancy delivers design-led engineering solutions across projects typically ranging from £500k to £30m.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Structural Engineer with 6+ years' UK consultancy experience who is looking for greater project autonomy, team involvement, and the opportunity to contribute technically to a wide range of interesting work. The position will be based in their Derby office, with flexible working options available.

Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage structural engineering projects
2. Prepare structural calculations and oversee technical delivery across a variety of materials and building types
3. Carry out structural surveys, inspections, and prepare detailed technical reports
4. Manage junior engineers and support team development
5. Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and other consultants
6. Ensure compliance with building regulations, codes of practice, and internal quality standards
7. Assist in fee proposals and resource planning
8. Attend site and design team meetings as required

Requirements

1. Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (MEng or BEng)
2. Minimum 6 years' experience in a UK consultancy environment
3. Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or IStructE)
4. Strong technical delivery skills across multiple structural materials
5. Experience managing your own projects and/or leading small design teams
6. Survey and Report writing experience
7. Familiar with relevant software packages (e.g., Tekla, Tedds, Revit, AutoCAD)
8. Good written and verbal communication skills
9. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site as required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangement (to be discussed)
• Annual profit share
• CPD support and mentoring
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Long-term progression opportunities

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.

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