Senior Structural Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Near Chartered Structural Engineer for a hybrid/permanent role near Maidstone, Kent. The position involves delivering structural solutions, taking ownership of projects and coordinating with clients, architects and contractors throughout from concept to construction.

The candidate should be chartered or close to chartership, with strong knowledge of UK standards and a track record in building structures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Several years’ relevant structural engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong experience in building structures.
• Excellent knowledge of structural design principles and British Standards / Eurocodes.
• Experience with steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Chartered Engineer status or near chartership.
• Ambition to progress and lead.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering structural engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.
• Working on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Producing calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, clients and fellow engineers.
• Reviewing designs and providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Taking increasing responsibility for projects, clients and technical delivery.
• Helping shape the continued growth and development of the structural engineering team.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project delivery

Client coordination

UK standards

Chartered status

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Near Chartered Structural Engineer

Location: Near Maidstone, Kent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Position: Permanent
Working style: Hybrid / flexible

Are you a Near Chartered Structural Engineer looking for your next challenge with a consultancy where your technical expertise will genuinely make an impact?

An established and growing structural engineering consultancy near Maidstone, Kent is looking for a talented Near Chartered Structural Engineer to join its expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who is either already chartered or within touching distance of achieving CEng status, and who wants to take the next step in their career without disappearing into a huge corporate structure.

As a Near Chartered Structural Engineer, you’ll work across a varied portfolio of projects, getting involved from concept through to completion. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of designs, solve challenging engineering problems and work closely with clients, architects and other professionals.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing and delivering structural engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.
• Working on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Producing calculations, specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Coordinating with architects, contractors, clients and fellow engineers.
• Reviewing designs and providing technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Taking increasing responsibility for projects, clients and technical delivery.
• Helping shape the continued growth and development of the structural engineering team.

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from engineers who have a strong technical background and are ready for greater responsibility.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Several years’ relevant structural engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong experience in building structures.
• Excellent knowledge of structural design principles and relevant British Standards / Eurocodes.
• Experience with common structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry and timber.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Chartered Engineer status, or be very close to achieving chartership.
• The ambition to progress, lead and take ownership.

Why consider it?

This isn’t simply another Near Chartered Structural Engineer vacancy.

You’ll be joining a consultancy where experienced engineers are trusted to use their judgement, develop client relationships and become genuinely involved in the direction of projects.

You’ll have the variety of a consultancy environment, the opportunity to work on interesting and technically challenging schemes, and the chance to progress your career alongside experienced engineers who value good engineering.

For someone who is Near Chartered Structural Engineer level and ready to take that next step, this could be an excellent opportunity to gain greater autonomy, broaden your project experience and build towards a senior leadership position.

The role offers a competitive package, flexible working and genuine long-term progression.

If you’re an ambitious Near Chartered Structural Engineer who wants more responsibility, more interesting projects and a consultancy where your contribution will be noticed, we’d be very interested in hearing from you.