Senior Structural Engineer

Cornhouse Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to lead major structural projects. The role entails producing calculations and technical reports while overseeing project teams and ensuring adherence to British standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the UK construction sector, be chartered, and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Pension

Life insurance

Professional membership support

Qualifications

• Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• 710 years structural design experience within the UK construction market.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design for major projects.
• Produce and oversee structural calculations and drawings.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineering staff.

Skills

Structural design experience

Analytical capability

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent

Masters degree in Structural Engineering (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Structural analysis software

Job description

Job Description

Company Details

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy delivering a diverse range of building and infrastructure projects across commercial, residential, industrial, education and public-sector developments.

The organisation focuses on providing sustainable, innovative, and high-quality engineering solutions. a people-centred approach, it offers a modern, calm and supportive working environment designed to promote wellbeing and professional growth. The practice is committed to continuous professional development and maintains accredited wellness and CPD programmes.

About the Role

An experienced Senior Structural Engineer is required to lead the delivery of major structural engineering projects. The successful candidate will take a key technical and managerial role within the project team, working closely with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

This is a permanent, office-based position with flexible working hours and opportunities to contribute to complex, high-impact developments from concept through to completion. It is an excellent opportunity for a chartered engineer seeking to take on greater leadership and technical responsibility.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Lead structural design for major projects, ensuring deliverables are completed to agreed timelines.
• Produce and oversee structural calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, and support to project teams.
• Carry out and supervise design work in accordance with British standards and regulations, and relevant technical standards.
• Oversee the use of structural engineering software including AutoCAD, Revit, and analysis tools.
• Conduct site inspections, including BCAR-related inspections and coordination.
• Undertake self-checking and internal quality reviews of design outputs.

Managerial

• Lead project teams, ensuring planning, resource management, and coordination of workloads.
• Mentor, support, and supervise junior engineering staff.
• Attend project meetings with architects, contractors, and clients to establish requirements and resolve issues.
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with all project stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning, programme delivery, and client liaison.

Behaviour & Professional Commitment

• Maintain Chartered Engineer status and commit to ongoing CPD.
• Demonstrate a proactive, positive, and client-focused attitude.
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and high-performance team culture.

Requirements

• Degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• 710 years structural design experience within the UK construction market.
• Strong analytical capability and thorough understanding of structural engineering principles and materials (steel, concrete).
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ROBOT).
• Experience designing using the British standards.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and support junior staff.
• A proactive, solution-driven attitude with a commitment to high-quality service.

Desirable

• Masters degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Own transport.

Salary / Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sickness scheme
• Pension
• Life insurance (death in service)
• Professional membership support
• Service-related holidays

CPD, Chartership and Lunch & Learn programmes

If youre interested in this opportunity and meet the above criteria, please forward your up-to-date CV in Word format to Rob for consideration.