Senior Structural Engineer

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Staff Agency Limited is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join an established consultancy in Exeter. You will lead a varied portfolio of civil and structural projects, design, calculations, site inspections and client liaison.

The role offers a permanent position with a salary up to £60,000 per annum and Monday–Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm. You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to developing the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil and structural engineering consultancy at senior level.
• Strong knowledge of structural design and calculations.
• Understanding of British Standards, Codes of Practice and Eurocodes.
• Experience in site inspections and technical reporting.
• Excellent communication with clients and ability to manage expectations.
• Ability to manage workloads within budgets.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.
• Organisational skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality civil and structural engineering solutions.
• Prepare calculations and technical drawings.
• Carry out structural inspections and site visits.
• Liaise with clients to understand project requirements and fees.
• Monitor project fees and ensure fee positions.
• Mentor junior engineers and review their work.
• Stay up to date with BS, Eurocodes and revisions.
• Develop understanding of the consultancy's design processes.
• Maintain project correspondence and CPD records.

Skills

Civil & structural design

Calculations & drawings

Client liaison

Project management

Mentoring juniors

CPD / professional development

Chartered status progress

Education

Engineering qualifications

Professional registration / chartership progress

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated

Senior Structural Engineer to join an established engineering consultancy based in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of civil and structural engineering projects, working closely with clients and contributing to the development of the wider engineering team.

The successful candidate will be confident undertaking structural design work, preparing calculations and drawings, carrying out site inspections and producing technical reports. You will also play an important role in managing client relationships, overseeing project fees and providing guidance and support to junior engineers.

This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, with regular Monday-to-Friday working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the general duties associated with a Senior Structural Engineer, delivering high-quality civil and structural engineering solutions.
• Complete civil and structural design work, including detailed calculations and technical drawings.
• Carry out structural inspections, condition assessments, monitoring and reporting.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand project requirements, provide technical advice and maintain effective working relationships.
• Prepare quotations for prospective projects and liaise with senior management regarding project fees and approvals.
• Ensure clear, agreed instructions are obtained for any additional work outside the original project scope and fee agreement.
• Monitor project fees and keep clients informed of costs and fee positions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain clear and appropriate project correspondence, documenting work undertaken, design decisions and the reasons behind recommendations.
• Keep up to date with relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice, Eurocodes and any associated revisions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the consultancy's design processes, technical standards and project requirements.
• Undertake site visits as required to gather information for design purposes, including assessing structural loadings, inspecting existing structures, reviewing trial holes and monitoring works in progress.
• Mentor and support junior members of the engineering team, including reviewing and checking work to ensure technical accuracy and quality.
• Continually develop technical knowledge, engineering expertise and professional capabilities.
• Attend relevant seminars, professional development events and Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Structural Engineers meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintain an accurate record of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and submit this to your line manager annually.

Please note that the responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive, and the role may include other duties appropriate to the position.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience working in a civil and structural engineering consultancy, with experience appropriate to a senior-level position.
• Strong technical knowledge of structural design, engineering calculations and the preparation of drawings.
• A sound understanding of relevant British Standards, Codes of Practice and Eurocodes.
• Experience undertaking structural inspections, site visits and technical reporting.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to manage expectations and maintain professional relationships.
• The ability to manage workloads, monitor project progress and work within agreed project scopes and budgets.
• Experience mentoring, supporting and checking the work of junior engineers.
• A proactive approach to professional development and keeping technical knowledge up to date.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and professional registration or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Salary of up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00am-5:30pm.
• The opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of civil and structural engineering projects.
• A role combining technical design, site work, client liaison and team development.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.